Reviews tagging 'War'

The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan

33 reviews

bexi's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny lighthearted mysterious 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

---

Content Warnings

Moderate: Grief, War, Death of parent, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Child death, and Violence

Minor: Racism and Fire/Fire injury

jenny_librarian's review against another edition

adventurous funny inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

It's interesting to dive more into Roman culture this time around, especially when reaidng it in opposition to the Greek stuff from the first series. While Greece is more free spirited, Rome is about order and rules.
On top of the mythology lesson readers get from the story, they can also come to realize why Ancient Rome is considered one of the great civilizations of the world.

As for the story itself, well it's standard Riordan. Plenty of action and character development. Even with so many main characters (we're at 7 now, although only 3 were featured here), he manages to give each one their own distinguishable voice. Enough to keep you wanting more (especially with how it ends)!

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Death, and War

Minor: Sexism

laurajeangrace's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

---

Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death, Death, Death of parent, and War

Minor: Confinement