I guess an abridged version is the best way they can include some sense of these footnotes in the narration, but I find the footnotes to be much more enjoyable.
Unfortunately, these footnotes are not included in this version. One unique feature of this book is that the author has included footnotes, where the djinni telling the story has included interesting (and often sarcastic) snippets in them, such as cats having the ability to see up to plane #2, while some extra perceptive humans can see parts of the higher planes, and therefore claim they can see ghosts.
That said, I have to say I'm extremely disappointed this was an abridged version. I recommend this book to anyone I know that enjoys any kind of fantasy fiction. This particular djinni is witty and cheeky. Not many books in the magic fantasy genre tell the story from the pov of the non-magician.
I've read this trilogy, plus the additional Ring of Solomon, countless times over the years, each time finding the series tremendously enjoyable and entertaining. Disappointed with abridged version, but great
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