4lberj's review against another edition
3.0
Me esperaba algo tan épico como la primera parte de Percy Jackson, [b:El ladrón del rayo|23667096|El ladrón del rayo (Percy Jackson, #1)|Rick Riordan|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1417638037s/23667096.jpg|3346751]. Sin embargo, si bien la historia es muy interesante por todo el tema de la mitología hindú que trata, la historia es un tanto simplona y parece que todos los problemas se le resuelven a Aru de la manera más sencilla posible. Me ha gustado que tiene partes cómicas, pero la historia en general me ha sabido a poco. Esperaré la segunda parte y la leeré para ver qué tal sigue porque me ha gustado a pesar de los fallos que he comentado, pero en parte ha sido una decepción.
shreyashah096's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
mnakka9's review against another edition
2.0
I bought this book so that I can read it to my niece of 6 years old. She loves Hanuman and Lord Shiva.
After seeing some reviews I decided to read my self first. Hanuman have mercy on me, the author butchered the whole Hindu mythology concept. It may be appealing to western Indians who don't care about these but making mockery of Lord Hanuman and calling him an Ape? Yes, he is a monkey god, still it's horrible.
The concept is fantastic though, that is why the 2 stars.
After seeing some reviews I decided to read my self first. Hanuman have mercy on me, the author butchered the whole Hindu mythology concept. It may be appealing to western Indians who don't care about these but making mockery of Lord Hanuman and calling him an Ape? Yes, he is a monkey god, still it's horrible.
The concept is fantastic though, that is why the 2 stars.
vibingandy's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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
4.0
enju_rin's review against another edition
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? Yes
3.0
chandraleereads's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
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? It's complicated
5.0
toreypickard's review against another edition
5.0
We read this after finishing our study of Classical Tales from India. The kids absolutely loved it. An action packed story with mythology integrated throughout.
jtryckman's review against another edition
5.0
I had heard so many good things about this book, and boy howdy...those words did not do it justice!
This book is absolutely amazing - the main character is refreshingly goofy and positive (and snarky to boot!), and the story moves at a rapid pace. Even though much of the mythology was unknown to me, I never felt confused by too much or condescended to by too much explanation - Chokshi does an excellent job of weaving explanations into the narrative so that you can follow along.
Seriously, this book is just great.
This book is absolutely amazing - the main character is refreshingly goofy and positive (and snarky to boot!), and the story moves at a rapid pace. Even though much of the mythology was unknown to me, I never felt confused by too much or condescended to by too much explanation - Chokshi does an excellent job of weaving explanations into the narrative so that you can follow along.
Seriously, this book is just great.