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The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians) by Rick Riordan

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r0sier3ads's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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5.0

fifth time reading this book:
I loved it, as always, I can't believe it's the fifth time I've read this book and there are still things that surprise me.

I loved Percy, to be 12 years old he is very brave, to face the god of war like this omg, and speaking of Ares, I must apologize to everyone, but when he spoke to Percy the first time, I liked him and he made me laugh

I hate Gale, I hate him, how he treats Percy and Sally, how he hits her, I'm always so happy when he dies

I love chapter titles, they are always so much fun.

Percy blowing up a bath, that is. I loved the scene, but I wonder how no one realized that he was Poseidon's son. Come on, it was so easy.

I love Annabeth and Percy's little rivalry, and how they are putting it aside. And when Annabeth tells him that it doesn't matter if Athena is Poseidon's rival, she will be with Percy because he is her friend.

The Medusa scene, I understand they didn't realize it at first, but when Annabeth realizes and tells Percy, and Percy doesn't understand, aghh it bothers me.

I also loved the love tunnel scene, how Annabeth doesn't want to go with Percy but ends up going with him, and how they come out thanks to their abilities.

I didn't remember the scene with Mr. Crusty at all, in fact at first when I saw that they were with him I was shocked because I couldn't remember what happened next.

I also liked the scene in the underworld, how Percy calls Hades uncle and how they escape.

The ending with Luke, I remember the first time I read it I was so shocked but now I just hoped they would finally know that it was Luke Creo que es súper bueno , me encantó que se pusieran las historias griegas , los personajes y todo el "amor" que Poseidón tenía ante Percy , aunque fuera mínimo , además el final suspensivo hacia una nueva historia sobre Cronos y como la pasará Percy y Annabeth en sus casas y cuando se reencuentren
who stole the lightning and the helmet

And the ending with Annabeth, I love it, how they are already friends, and how they say goodbye <333

Reseña de la primera ves que lei el libro:
Creo que es súper bueno , me encantó que se pusieran las historias griegas , los personajes y todo el "amor" que Poseidón tenía ante Percy , aunque fuera mínimo , además el final suspensivo hacia una nueva historia sobre Cronos y como la pasará Percy y Annabeth en sus casas y cuando se reencuentren

Review of the first time I read this book:
I think it's super good, I loved that they put the Greek stories, the characters and all the "love" that Poseidon had for Percy, even if it was minimal, also the suspenseful ending of a new story about Cronos and how Percy and Annabeth will spend it in their houses and when they meet again

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5.0

Omg WAY BETTER THAN THE MOVIE WHAT!!!

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious relaxing sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I always find myself looking for books with whimsy and adventure - the kinds I used to read as a kid that would just take me away... I found a few but it never made me feel the same as I did as a kid. This book did. I felt like a kid again in my primary school library with the smell of musty books while I read. This book was jaw dropping. I was coming up with theories the whole time but I still didn't see that twist coming. I played right into the authors hands. I loved the scenery and the world building. The characters were perfect and I actually felt for them. This book got every emotion out of me. It was so nostalgic even though I've never read it before, it felt like the book was speaking about me because of the mentions of ADHD which I have. It felt so comforting and easy to read. I found myself wanting to pick this up and ignoring the world and everyone in it while I read.