The Bartimaeus Trilogy Finale: Ptolemy's Gate - A Fantasy Must-Read!

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the Bartimaeus Trilogy, specifically the final book, Ptolemy's Gate. Participants share their opinions on the book and the fantasy genre, exploring personal preferences and experiences with reading fantasy literature.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses strong enthusiasm for Ptolemy's Gate, comparing it favorably to The Lord of the Rings.
  • Another participant questions the value of fantasy books, indicating uncertainty about their appeal.
  • Some participants suggest that enjoyment of fantasy literature is subjective, with differing opinions on themes like magic and dragons.
  • A later reply mentions that while Ptolemy's Gate was enjoyable, it is perceived as more serious and not as good as the previous books in the trilogy.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of opinions on the quality of Ptolemy's Gate and the fantasy genre in general, indicating that there is no consensus on its merits or the appeal of fantasy literature.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express personal preferences that may influence their views, such as difficulty with lengthy texts like The Lord of the Rings, which could affect their reading experience.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in fantasy literature, particularly those considering the Bartimaeus Trilogy or The Lord of the Rings, may find this discussion relevant.

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I finally got my hands on Ptolemy's Gate (Final book of the Bartimaeus Trilogy). It was absolutley fantastic. This has got to be one the best fantasy books around. If you ask me, it's right up there with LOTR. How many of you have read the book?
 
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I have always being sort of 'iffy' about reading fantasy books. Are they any good?
 
It depends on the person who's reading them. Some people might think that books on magic,dragons and all that which are not real, are just plain silly. But I like reading such books anyway. Why don't you pick up one and start reading and see if you like it? The Lord of the Rings would be an ideal book to start with.
 
mmm the LOTR is a bit lengthy. I can't finish it cause i always lose track. Anyway Ptolemy's gate was cool and i finshed it today. It's a bit too serious and not quite as good as the others.
 

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