cinhein'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? It's complicated
4.0
A quick and easy read about a fun adventure. I probably should have read this when I was younger, but I never got arohnd to it. I can't wait to read the rest of the series.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death
aileen03's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book it was just sweet and I liked the storytelling.
drayh's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
5.0
alananestorovski's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
4.25
i will forever be mad at myself for not reading this when i was 12
sandra_bwf's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
5.0
terezax'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
5.0
zoe_bee's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
dangersquirrel's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.0
It's been quite some time since I read a children's chapter book. There's a lot about this one that felt cheesy, predictable, formulaic, etc., but I guess that's par for the course. I really see why it is regarded by many as Better Harry Potter. It definitely felt like the writing started a little rough and got progressively better throughout. Sometimes it was hard not to trip over elements of Greek and Roman mythology and history that have been co-opted by white supremacists, but that is not Rick Riordan's fault, and things that invoke those elements for purposes other than white supremacy undercut the appropriation by fascists, so I guess that's good? I liked the ADHD representation. 4 stars is a little generous but it is taking into account that I would have liked it better with a different narrator for the audiobook, and that I appreciate its fandom and the bits of discourse I've picked up over the years.
raven_acres's review against another edition
5.0
Wow! I'm impressed. I did this in reverse, saw the movie first, and enjoyed it. Managed to stay pretty true to the book, which is terrific. Glad I have the whole series to roll through.
andycs94's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
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
4.25