Reviews

The Lightning Thief, by Rick Riordan

febe_palet's review against another edition

relaxing fast-paced

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

3.75

Was een best voorspelbaar maar dat maakte het niet irritant ofso. 

Goed boek om je verstand even op nul te zetten.

angelicafrutti's review against another edition

5.0

Entertaining, well written, action packed, easy to read. 5⭐️

witchleaves's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

modea's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.0

radruby's review against another edition

4.0

I went into this book knowing plot points from the movie adaptation I've seen once or twice and a few things I've heard over the years, but despite already knowing the twist and many key story pieces, this was still thoroughly enjoyable.

I didn't expect not to like it since Greek Mythology has been something I've greatly enjoyed since first seeing Hercules as a kid, but I thought it might end up being a bit underwhelming after such an epically long lead up.

However it was a fast, fun, read with some good foundation for the rest of the series and worked very well to kick a recent reading slump.

I did not see the 2nd movie adaptaion so I don't know anything about the series from here on out and I'm excited to continue on!

kmdegarmo's review against another edition

4.0

Definitely one of my favorite books. I love how sarcastic and funny Percy is and how he seems like a round character—you see him happy, sad, and mad. It may be a kids’ book but I think it’s perfect for anyone looking for a good story. I also liked that although Annabeth didn’t like Percy once she found out that he was Poseidon’s son, because Athen and Poseidon didn’t get along, once Percy saved her from the mechanical spiders from Hephaestus’ trap, Annabeth liked him for who he was not who his father was. I feel like people shouldn’t judge others on who they’re related to or associated with (although sometimes who you associate with shows who you truly are) but on their actions. Also I liked Grover and I know his search for Pan is the main conflict in book 2, but I don’t remember how it ends. I’m not going to be able to read the second book any time soon, but maybe when I have time I’ll come back and re-read this series. Maybe even read the Jason series too.

michellecrosby's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

dancyb's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.5

sunny1234's review against another edition

adventurous challenging funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

carlyisclary's review against another edition

5.0

It’s still sO good. Like SO GOOD!! Major nostalgia re-reading this after over a decade. Time to re-enter my Percy Jackson era