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mhorns's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
With the caveat that I read this as an adult who had never previously read it and who hasn't seen any of the movies or tv shows based on the series, I loved it!
The child in me who logged many hours in front of the computer monitor playing Zeus: Master of Olympus, was tickled with the tie-in to Greek mythology.
There's adventure, comedy, mystery, and mythology. It was written better and felt less juvenile than some adult fiction books I've read. I'm looking forward to reading more of the series.
The child in me who logged many hours in front of the computer monitor playing Zeus: Master of Olympus, was tickled with the tie-in to Greek mythology.
There's adventure, comedy, mystery, and mythology. It was written better and felt less juvenile than some adult fiction books I've read. I'm looking forward to reading more of the series.
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse
hannaemilia's review against another edition
adventurous
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse
emma6544's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
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
4.5
I didn’t read Percy Jackson as a kid so I decided to give it a good and I really enjoyed it!
I loved Rick Riordans writing and humour. I also really enjoyed the characters and their journey and the use of Greek mythology to create the fantasy world.
While I enjoyed this novel, I don’t think I will be continuing with this series as it is too young for me personally but this is a fantastic series for younger audiences.
I loved Rick Riordans writing and humour. I also really enjoyed the characters and their journey and the use of Greek mythology to create the fantasy world.
While I enjoyed this novel, I don’t think I will be continuing with this series as it is too young for me personally but this is a fantastic series for younger audiences.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gore
Minor: Domestic abuse
pinkyrae's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and War
Minor: Domestic abuse and Death of parent
zoejerusha's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Funny, beautiful, adventurous. The writing style is attention grabbing. The storyline of the mother's abusive relationship was handled with a surprising amount of grace for a children's book, coming from someone who is critical of the blithe writing around women.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Death of parent
Minor: Domestic abuse
chrisb913's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
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
This was the first time I've re-read The Lightning Thief in over a decade and it still holds up. The non stop fast pace of the book mixed with the characters sass and wit just makes for a great read. For me this book accomplishes exactly what it sets out to do, so it will always be a 5🌟 read for me. Excited to continue on with the rest of the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, and Violence
Moderate: Death, Car accident, and Death of parent
Minor: Child death, Physical abuse, and War
itsjadenbaby's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Fun! We’ll see if I continue with the series or not.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and War
Moderate: Bullying, Child death, Domestic abuse, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship
booklov3r5019's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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
Obsessed with everything about this series. It's been over a year since I've read this series, but I remember so much about it. Percy is very relatable, and I love all of the characters so much. There's something about the way that Rick Riordan writes that you just immediately get sucked into every book. I would 100% reccommend every one of his books!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Violence, Blood, and War
Minor: Animal cruelty, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Medical content, and Medical trauma
robin_nescu's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I wish the cast was more diverse and ADHD being potrayed as a heroic tactic made me laugh, as a person with ADHD(self diagonsed).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Abandonment
Minor: Misogyny
This book feels like a warm hug that has alterar motives and I love that for it. ❤namzuru's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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? No
3.5
i enjoyed reading this, ive been meaning to get to this series for years now so im glad im finally doing. I really liked this book but i think i would've enjoyed it a little bit better when i was younger as there are certain parts or dialog that are a little childish (not a bad thing, and the blame is on me for reading a children's book).
Before reading i knew spoilers that a boy from the half blood camp was gonna turn on them and its unfortunate that luke is literally the only boy half blood we meet 😭(other than percy obviously), so pretty quickly i realized it was luke that betrays them. Knowing this didnt really impact the book to much but then i guess the ending couldve hit a little harder if i didnt know.
Did not expect ares to be the big fight at the end was 100% expecting hades despite already guessing he didnt steal the bolt, just assumed they would still fight.
It was very fun reading about percy, annabeth, and grover interacting throughtout the trip, they were so cute.
also the entire book i imagined poseidon a certain way and then we finally meet him at the end and hes like the exact opposite of what i had in my head so im gonna ignore his physical description.
anyway cant wait for the next one
Did not expect ares to be the big fight at the end was 100% expecting hades despite already guessing he didnt steal the bolt, just assumed they would still fight.
It was very fun reading about percy, annabeth, and grover interacting throughtout the trip, they were so cute.
also the entire book i imagined poseidon a certain way and then we finally meet him at the end and hes like the exact opposite of what i had in my head so im gonna ignore his physical description.
anyway cant wait for the next one
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Violence
Minor: Child death and Domestic abuse