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3.93 AVERAGE
3.93 AVERAGE
This book is basically divided into two parts: what Rick Riordan wrote and what his son Haley wrote.
Everything Rick wrote was, as usual, charming and funny and exciting and cute. He's one of my favorite writers because he knows how to balance the light and the dark, and it never gets too dark, even in life or death situations. His books are perfect "escape" books. They're fluffy, and I love that. I know I'm going to enjoy myself no matter which world or character he's writing.
I would have given this book four stars, but the very last story, "Son of Magic", knocked one off. Haley is a great writer for 16, and his stuff is years ahead what I was writing when I was 16, but the story just didn't fit. The main protagonist wasn't a demigod, and wasn't very likeable even at the end of the story. He uses a gun to try and kill a monster, and for some reason the appearance of guns, working guns that shoot bullets, in this world was disconcerting to me. It's almost too "real", and it knocks the tone down from exciting to a bit dark. Especially when the main protagonist kicks a monster's jaw so hard it flies off her face (as dust, but still). I also didn't like how Hecate was portrayed as a white-robed Virgin Mary wannabe praying at a church altar. What's that supposed to tell us? It's left unanswered but I definitely don't like the idea of these mythical Greek gods worshiping the Christian god. That sends a bad message.
Haley did not write badly. He knew how to pace and describe things, and it didn't feel clunky and choppy. It just didn't fit the tone of the world his father has established. He might be trying to inject some maturity into it, but I don't want that at all. I'll stick with Rick.
Everything Rick wrote was, as usual, charming and funny and exciting and cute. He's one of my favorite writers because he knows how to balance the light and the dark, and it never gets too dark, even in life or death situations. His books are perfect "escape" books. They're fluffy, and I love that. I know I'm going to enjoy myself no matter which world or character he's writing.
I would have given this book four stars, but the very last story, "Son of Magic", knocked one off. Haley is a great writer for 16, and his stuff is years ahead what I was writing when I was 16, but the story just didn't fit. The main protagonist wasn't a demigod, and wasn't very likeable even at the end of the story. He uses a gun to try and kill a monster, and for some reason the appearance of guns, working guns that shoot bullets, in this world was disconcerting to me. It's almost too "real", and it knocks the tone down from exciting to a bit dark. Especially when the main protagonist kicks a monster's jaw so hard it flies off her face (as dust, but still). I also didn't like how Hecate was portrayed as a white-robed Virgin Mary wannabe praying at a church altar. What's that supposed to tell us? It's left unanswered but I definitely don't like the idea of these mythical Greek gods worshiping the Christian god. That sends a bad message.
Haley did not write badly. He knew how to pace and describe things, and it didn't feel clunky and choppy. It just didn't fit the tone of the world his father has established. He might be trying to inject some maturity into it, but I don't want that at all. I'll stick with Rick.
Decent companion book. Although I didnt really like the side stories all that much compared to „The Demigod Files“.
And this only contains a single interview section and no detailed character profiles. These are my favourite sections in these companion books, so sadly this book is very lacking.
And this only contains a single interview section and no detailed character profiles. These are my favourite sections in these companion books, so sadly this book is very lacking.
adventurous
dark
funny
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Not the best short stories i’ve read read from uncle rick but they were still entertaining! just i found them to have dragged on a little bit too long. i did reallyyyyyy enjoy the short story from Haley Riordan about Alabastor Torrington. I think that kid has got a great gift!
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
fast-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Igual de entretenido e interesante como los libros anteriores de la saga. Es más oscuro, con un argumento y desarrollo más maduro acorde con el crecimiento de los personajes, batallas épicas y giros argumentales que aumentan el interés por la batalla final.
My 9 3/4 yr old gives this 4 stars. It was a fun supplement to The Heroes Of Olympus series. We were impressed by Haley Riordan's contribution. We think he's got some serious writing talent already as a teenager. We hope to see a lot more from him in the future.
I love these little stories!! I had always wanted to see more into Annabeth, Luke, and Thalia's little family.
So many feelssssssss.
The last story, Son of Magic, by Haley Riordan is so good! Wow, I guess the Riordans just share that magical ability to really tell a story.
Read this if you liked the Percy Jackson series and the Heros of Olympus series!!
So many feelssssssss.
The last story, Son of Magic, by Haley Riordan is so good! Wow, I guess the Riordans just share that magical ability to really tell a story.
Read this if you liked the Percy Jackson series and the Heros of Olympus series!!
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No