Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan

42 reviews

alicethemermaid11's review against another edition

dark funny 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent

Minor: Racism

natashalg's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

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

5.0

I love the characters and the storyline, but the writing of "recordings" and "if you find this" mildly annoyed me, but not so badly that I would decrease it's rating

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent

Moderate: War

Minor: Racism and Police brutality

ali1311's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted sad slow-paced

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

2.0

I didn't like this book when I was thirteen and unfortunately I don't like it now either. It was very slow and I didn't feel like I connected with any of the characters much. The stakes and relationships are definitely interesting, but nothing really kept me invested.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent

bookishperseus's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing sad tense 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? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Racism, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, War, and Injury/Injury detail

booklov3r5019's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious 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

4.5

It was a little bit difficult to read, so it took me literal months to finish, but I've also been in a reading slump for more than a year, so you probably shouldn't listen to my opinion on how long it takes to read it (lol). Anyway, it was a really good book despite it taking a long time to read.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Death of parent, and War

cscharfway's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

I might even like this book better than Percy Jackson! I liked how the author developed the relationship between brother-sister and the complex nature of the gods. The plot and action sequences felt more mature than some of Riordan’s other books. Very enjoyable to read! 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death of parent

caitlincrtr's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death and Death of parent

Minor: Injury/Injury detail

saiw's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious 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? No

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Racism

fe_aye's review against another edition

adventurous funny 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? Yes

3.5

For readers of Percy Jackson who are looking for more content here you go. Same universe, new pantheon, old dangers. 

Sadie and Carter’s story is very different from Percy’s and in pretty much every way that is a strength. These two have to navigate a dangerous mythological world in a race against other mortals and gods who attempt to stop them. A fun and engaging read, would recommend.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent

pastellasilver's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted mysterious medium-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? It's complicated

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Racism