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Percy Jackson erzählt: Griechische Göttersagen by Rick Riordan

7 reviews

camiandkitread's review against another edition

funny informative fast-paced

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

4.5

 “Percy Jackson’s Greek Gods” by Rick Riordan is a fun romp through Greek mythology, served up with the trademark humor that fans of the Percy Jackson series love. Narrated by Percy himself, the book tackles complex mythological tales into entertaining and accessible stories for younger readers. Riordan’s witty and borderline irreverent style infuses each myth with a fresh sense of fun, making the ancient gods and their antics come alive in a way that’s both educational and hilarious (not to mention more age appropriate). Percy's snarky commentary ensure that readers are not only engaged but also thoroughly entertained as they learn about the rich tapestry of Greek mythology. 

This book is a fantastic introduction for younger audiences to the often intricate and sometimes dark world of Greek myths. It's an excellent way for kids to get excited about mythology while enjoying Percy's characteristic humor. “Percy Jackson’s Greek Gods” serves as a great educational tool that maintains the lighthearted spirit of Riordan’s popular series and will hopefully spark an interest in learning more about ancient history. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Infidelity, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Cannibalism, Stalking, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, War, and Injury/Injury detail

eagleshouse's review against another edition

adventurous funny informative medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

Despite Riordan's success with the other books set in this universe, this one falls short.

Making the Greek God's stories family-friendly is a job and a half, and unfortunately, whilst this book is fun and informative, with that classic Percy Jackson flair with him as the narrator, it definitely feels tone-deaf in places with how it explains certain events.

Greek mythology at its core, is based on incest, rape, and misogyny. This book trivialises a lot of that and definitely excuses it in order to make the Gods more bearable in the main series.

Overall, this book was fun to read, despite being slightly uncomfortable in places. It probably shouldn't have been written, especially as a kids book, and could be seen as insensitive in regards to how it conveys the events.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Incest, Infidelity, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Cannibalism

Minor: Ableism, Animal death, and Alcohol

waterviolite's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny informative fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Rape, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Alcohol

icedlemonade's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny informative inspiring medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Blood, and War

Moderate: Incest, Infidelity, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Murder, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Ableism, Stalking, and Alcohol

thatbookbitch's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny informative lighthearted mysterious relaxing fast-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Genocide, Incest, Infidelity, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Cannibalism, Stalking, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, War, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Addiction, Emotional abuse, Torture, Blood, Vomit, Death of parent, and Abandonment

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Excrement, Suicide attempt, and Toxic friendship

orchidlilly's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Animal cruelty, Child death, Confinement, Death, Drug use, Gore, Incest, Infertility, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Cannibalism, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail

the_pysselfia's review against another edition

funny informative lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

i mean its good, but so much is left out, erased. like those gods were very much lgbtq, but in this?? nope. and all the rape is just called"haha forced hankyhanky" and that ruined alot. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Biphobia, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Incest, Infidelity, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Transphobia, Violence, Vomit, Cannibalism, Stalking, Acephobia/Arophobia, Murder, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Colonisation