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normal Percy is accused by Zeus, the God of the Sky of stealing his
lightning bolt. Percys world turns upside down not just because of that
minor situation, also because he didnt even know he was destined for all
this stuff. Not only that, but if he doesnt do it before the summer solstice
a war between the Gods will erupt like a volcano on one of its really bad
days.
Whats great about the way Rick Riordan has written the novel is that
without realising it the audience are being educated in Greek mythology
to an extent if you think about it; I dont know about others who may have
had a chance to read it but, personally, beforehand I never would have
been able to name Greek Gods. However, some may argue that you cant
take it seriously, because, yes they do seem to be living in the USA, but
thats the fun of fiction! Its a playground for our imagination, a chance to
get lost, forget the world around us and open our minds to completely
alien realms or like in this book, see our world in a mystifyingly different
light.
This book series for me was awesome, jam-packed with bits of history,
intertextual references to a lot of famous USA landmarks, making it easy
to imagine battles and the light-hearted humour between Percy, Grover
and Annabeth. Weve got some mythological creatures tossed in there
along with food of the Gods that Ive heard of and now really want to try...
look out for ambrosia and nectar and youll get my drift. Romance may
also be on the cards between Annabeth and Percy in future books I feel,
unless Riordan does a plot twist by making Annabeth go for Grover
instead. Who knows where friendship may lead us?
If I was to put my English lit student cap on Id say this book was about
Percys self-discovery and learning to accept who he is as well as what
hes more than capable of. Id say it gives kids the message that believing
in yourself, no matter who you are, is vital. After all if you cant believe in
yourself then no one else can.
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief is a terrific tale of friendship and
heroism. Its got humour, light history, adventure and action. The best
part is that this isnt the end. Theres at least four to five more books to
look forward on reading, that is The Heroes of Olympus book series.
So if you have been avoiding this series thinking they won't be any good,
or that they're silly, or that they're trying too hard, you need to set those
thoughts aside and give them a try. I found them to be fun, action-packed
The last book, The Last Olympian, was the perfect ending to an awesome
series. It made up for the last book with powerful passages and gripping
action. I was flipping pages as fast as I could read them. I couldn't wait to
see what would come of the prophecy, who would win in the last major
battle, and what would happen to Percy. I was sucked in.
The battle scenes and action were non-stop. I loved the scenes in
New York City. But more than anything else, I love how Riordan brought his
series to a close. The answer to the prophecy was perfect and fitting to
the growth and change Percy underwent throughout the series. I couldn't
have asked for a more satisfying ending.
Whats great about the way Rick Riordan has written the novel is that
without realising it the audience are being educated in Greek mythology
to an extent if you think about it; I dont know about others who may have
had a chance to read it but, personally, beforehand I never would have
been able to name Greek Gods. However, some may argue that you cant
take it seriously, because, yes they do seem to be living in the USA, but
thats the fun of fiction! Its a playground for our imagination, a chance to
get lost, forget the world around us and open our minds to completely
alien realms or like in this book, see our world in a mystifyingly different
light.
This book series for me was awesome, jam-packed with bits of history,
intertextual references to a lot of famous USA landmarks, making it easy
to imagine battles and the light-hearted humour between Percy, Grover
and Annabeth. Weve got some mythological creatures tossed in there
along with food of the Gods that Ive heard of and now really want to try...
look out for ambrosia and nectar and youll get my drift. Romance may
also be on the cards between Annabeth and Percy in future books I feel,
unless Riordan does a plot twist by making Annabeth go for Grover
instead. Who knows where friendship may lead us?
If I was to put my English lit student cap on Id say this book was about
Percys self-discovery and learning to accept who he is as well as what
hes more than capable of. Id say it gives kids the message that believing
in yourself, no matter who you are, is vital; after all if you cant believe in
yourself then no one else can.
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief is a terrific tale of friendship and
heroism! Its got humour, light history, adventure and action. The best
part is that this isnt the end. Theres at least four to five more books to
look forward on reading The Heroes of Olympus book series.
So if you have been avoiding this series thinking they won't be any good,
or that they're silly, or that they're trying too hard, you need to set those
thoughts aside and give them a try. I found them to be fun, action-packed
reads that did something original.
And if that recommendation isn't enough for you, I read all five books in
just a week. That is how hooked I was.
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