Taigan Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Hey you guys. So I've noticed that people were talking about Twilight in another thread, but I don't enjoy it much (don't eat me...). So I decided to start another thread about another series which I really like. It's called the Bartimaeus Trilogy (fantasy/mystery) and I recommend all who haven't read it to give it a try. Anyone read it already? Are there any other series you guys enjoy reading? Recommend a few for me! Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandwich Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Jonathan Stroud, right? I read the Bartimaeus Trilogy 4 or 5 years ago and I have to say I really enjoyed it. It was very well written and also distinctly amusing My favourite one was the first one, but I did go out and buy the other two when they came out, and they definitely didn't let me down, although Bartimaeus becomes sliiightly less funny [in my opinion ]. Good stuff, though A similar set of books I enjoyed reading at the time, if I recall correctly, was the Chrestomanci series by Diana Wynne Jones. They had the same sort of fantasy magic thing going on, again set in England around the same sort of period of history. Actually I'd go so far as to say I enjoyed them more, although they weren't written in a comic style, rather more seriously (not to say they were serious, it's just they didn't set out to be funny). I don't know if you'd enjoy them or not, but I definitely did. Really well written. 1 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taigan Posted August 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Cool I'll give it a try when I get back to school (something to take my mind off the IB!). Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruan Chun Xian Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 I have never heard of them Are there ebooks anywhere? ^^. Though to be honest, if they're fantasy, I don't think I'd be too into them (Harry Potter is an exception). On another note, I'm a bit disappointed there isn't too many book threads around, though we do have that one threads for all book discussion. Maybe just lack of space I guess. PS: Don't worry, you're not the only one who don't like Twilight Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taigan Posted August 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 I'd really recommend reading it. It's not really pure fantasy (dungeons and dragons come to mind when I say this...) but takes place in modern times with a few fantasy elements in it. I think its a book most people can relate to. It has adventure but also some comedy (mostly in the form of sarcasm, awkward moments etc.). Jonathan Stroud is a great author. Harry Potter fan here too! Honestly, though, who doesn't like HP? Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetnsimple786 Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Haha I loved the series as well. I think these books introduced me to footnotes! The historical context went way over my head at the time, but the books weren't confusing whatsoever. The funny thing is, I'm sure you could read it now and pick up on political struggle that the average reader [being young] would not. Because the plot wasn't linear--I believe there were flashbacks and whatnot--and it wasn't just "boy + his sidekick trying to save the world," it was different. Interesting when the protagonist goes bad for some time! I'd definitely recommend it. =) Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taigan Posted August 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 Actually, I read that Miramax bought the rights to the film and they promised to release it sometime in 2009. However, I think they ran into some difficulties (if you read the book, you would know it would be difficult to make a movie out of it) and also, I think that the producer recently died or something. What do you guys think of this? Would you enjoy a Bartimaeus movie or would it ruin the experience for you. I'm not sure about it. I think that there are many things that they could potentially ruin the movie with. The casting, the story, the movie length. It could all go wrong. and plus, they would have to have a huge budget to pull the film off. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
meh Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 I read the books a few years ago but I don't remember much, other than I really enjoyed them.I'd rather not see a Bartimaeus movie made. I think it would be just as disappointing as Eragon unless, like you said, it had a huge budget and a really talented crew. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taigan Posted August 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 I agree that Eragon was a disappointment. I had high hopes for that movie. Although, I do think that the material (the books) for the Bartimaeus trilogy is more enjoyable than the inheritance cycle source material. Hopefully it will turn out really well. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelleee Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 never heard!but i do like that genre of books so i'll give it a crack once IB is over Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taigan Posted September 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 You really should, they're brilliant. There are few books I really get into but they books were so grappling. I also hear the author is working on a new series, so I can't wait to read that. It's called Heroes of the Valley, or something like that. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
laryxle Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 I've read the series twice now, and I love it. I really like the fantasy and the writing style. I was going to do it for my EE, but I realised i'd rather keep it as an enjoyment thing rather than a work thing. I don't think a movie would be good, it would be too hard to do. I think the the footnotes almost make the book what it is and that it would be difficult to convey that in a film. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taigan Posted September 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Awesome news, for me at least. Jonathan Stroud has stated that he is beginning work on a new Bartimaeus Book, and hopes it will be released by the Fall of 2010. Here is the link: http://www.jonathanstroud.com/journal.htmlI'm happy about this Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iMedic Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 love the trilogy its amazing how Jonathan Stroud managed to make it hilarious yet full of serious action the new book is about bartimaeus only aparantly. Kind ogf would not be the same without Nathanial and Kitty but still worth a read i thinki hate books that are turned into movies so it would be a tragedy if this was turned into a movie Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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