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Friday, December 30, 2011

Review: Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan


Twelve-year-old Percy Jackson is on the most dangerous quest of his life. With the help of a satyr and a daughter of Athena, Percy must journey across the United States to catch a thief who has stolen the original weapon of mass destruction – Zeus’ master bolt. Along the way, he must face a host of mythological enemies determined to stop him. Most of all, he must come to terms with a father he has never known, and an Oracle that has warned him of betrayal by a friend.


My Thoughts:

I tried to write an ode to Percy Jackson because I adored this book so much, but I am just not that clever.  Plus, you have all probably read and finished this series already.  I am uber late to this party.  So let me just point out what and why I loved this book so much:

  • The use of Greek Mythology is interesting and cool; and something many stories do not feature.  At least not the ones I read.
  • The gods and goddesses always have children with humans, and I liked how the children of the gods plays out in the books.  
  • Humanizing Poseidon that way...I've always liked him the least until now.
  • The use of ADHD: why it's special and making it normal for the half-bloods...LOVED it!
  • The themes that are in the story for children who read this series. 
  • the adventure of it all.  This book was a page turner for me.  I am so sorry I didn't read this sooner, and more sorry I haven't moved on to Book 2.
  • Making Percy and his friends likable.  They are young yet mature in some ways.  
  • All of the secondary characters, even the baddies, added to the fun of the story and I can't wait to see how they turn up again.
You guys know all this good stuff already.  I just had to add my 50 cents.


The author's website: http://www.rickriordan.com/home.aspx

My Rating: 100/100

Publisher: Hyperion Books
Genre: Teen/YA/Fantasy
Hardback 375 pages
Book Source: borrowed from the library

© Jenny Girl - 2011 "All Rights Reserved"

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I agree! Such a good story! And don't worry, I'm way late to the game on this one, too. I've only read this and need to get to book 2! :)
1 reply · active 688 weeks ago
I stopped by the library on Friday and picked up books 2 and 3. They aren't that big and I couldn't help myself. The series is so fun :)
Sounds awesome. I should totally try this one on audio soon. FAB review.
1 reply · active 688 weeks ago
Thank you darling :)
This would probably make a good audio. It's such a short book too.
You rock, woman!! These books NEVER stay on my library shelves and I must read this series too. My oldest son, Mitch adores this series and he's twenty!!! gotta get these read!
1 reply · active 688 weeks ago
I am not surprised these are popular. It's a shame it doesn't get the push like Potter does. Another series that transcends the ages.
This is one of my favorite series of all time!
1 reply · active 688 weeks ago
I enjoyed it immensely. Can't believe I waited so long to read it.
I watched the movie ;) It was ok, and I liked how they used mythology for sure
1 reply · active 688 weeks ago
I saw bits and pieces of the movie, and compared to the book, it was ok. The movie was missing that little something. The mythology aspect is what interests me the most too.
Sounds fantastic, I have this one sitting in my TBR pile as well as the next in the series.
Happy New Year Jenny! :)
1 reply · active 688 weeks ago
I would try and get tp them soon Naida. This was a super quick read.
Happy New Year to you and your family Naida :)
I really need to start making a list for Gage. I have not read this series. Looks like a great one to read together!
1 reply · active 688 weeks ago
Absolutely! You should have a Gage page :)

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