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Die rote Pyramide by Rick Riordan

17 reviews

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

_forestofpages's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious sad 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? No

4.25

I absolutely loved this. I have always had a special interest in Egyptian Mythology so I knew I would enjoy it somewhat, but the pacing, the constant action, and the sibling relationship was more than I hoped for. 

I would say the pacing felt a bit jostling at times, like Riordan couldn't pick a speed. Also, some characters would "die" but then be fine later. This happened quite a lot. And the prophetic dreams that they both had (Carter and Sadie), is something I disliked from the first series with Percy as well. Basically, Riordan is limited by the first person POV so to deliver story relevant information that is happening without the MC he just gives the MC dreams or let's them eavesdrop on the villains. It's not the best way to go about it, especially when a different POV would solve this issue. 

However, overall I loved this. Great start, and I can't wait to pick up book 2.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Animal death and Death

rafacolog's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence and Death of parent

seapotatohowisitalrtaken's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Grief

Moderate: Death of parent

bexi's review against another edition

adventurous dark 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

3.25

I thought I would love this because it's a Rick Riordan book, and I've been fascinated by ancient Egypt for a long time. But this book was kind of disappointing.

It felt way too long and I had a hard time getting into it. The world building was.. I don't know, lacking? Confusing? Also, the narration alternates between Carter and Sadie and I could never remember whose chapter I was in; their voices were not distinctive enough. I've never had that problem with a Rick Riordan book before, so I don't know what happened here.

I will be continuing with the series, so hopefully it picks up. But overall, I think it lacks a lot of the charm and fun of the PJO and HOO series.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent

Moderate: Confinement, Death, and Violence

Minor: Gun violence and Racism

hales_1243's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful slow-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Deportation

Minor: Animal death, Racism, and Police brutality

simplymellyrose's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful 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

wow. i didn't expect to like it since it jumped right into the action but ho. ly. shit. bast has my heart fr she's my homie. also protect sadie and carter at all costs!!!!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Death of parent

pixidust's review against another edition

adventurous funny 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Violence

c_e_w's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious sad 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? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail