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516 pages | first published 2010

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The bestselling author of Percy Jackson and the Olympians takes on ancient Egypt in the first book of a trilogy that offers a modern-day portal into a rich fantastical world of ancient myth."Fans of the Riordan magic--equal parts danger, myth, and...
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Summary of 19090 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
funny 65%
lighthearted 35%
mysterious 33%
emotional 20%
tense 16%
informative 14%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 9%
challenging 8%
dark 4%
relaxing 4%
sad 3%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 46%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 34% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.96

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