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Percy Jackson y los Dioses Griegos by Rick Riordan

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anjasshelf's review against another edition

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adventurous funny informative medium-paced
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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camiandkitread's review against another edition

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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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savingff's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

A retelling of Greek myths narrated by Percy left me crying with laughter! 😂 💗
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eagleshouse's review against another edition

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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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rody's review against another edition

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

4.5

Greek Mythology written in a modern, Funny absolutely entertaining way. Loved it :) 
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smk817's review against another edition

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3.75

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rafacolog's review against another edition

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

4.0

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waterviolite's review against another edition

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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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ammah's review against another edition

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funny informative slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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imamazin's review against another edition

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

5.0

The book is kind of dark, but funny.  However, this is the basic history of Greek gods and titans, so there is not much that could change. Even though there are topics inappropriate for the target audience, the narrator, Percy Jackson,  makes the stories as appropriate as possible.  Overall, this is a fantastic read, and I recommend it to all.
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