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4.26 AVERAGE
4.26 AVERAGE
This was my first time reading since middle school. The book holds up to the test of time. It had me audibly laughing and even crying. Would definitely recommend.
adventurous
funny
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
adventurous
funny
hopeful
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
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I will note that I’m biased to this book and the series as a whole since I’ve already them. Other than that, still a really great book! Adventurous, funny, and very lovable characters! Not a deep book conceptually or thematically, but certainly a great intro to a lighthearted but fun series!
Things I loved:
- Characters: so lovable and funny, you really care for them even when they are annoying and dumb
- Adventure: might be too fast for some people but it keeps things interesting
- Character development: Percy learning about his new world, understanding Annabeth, exploring Grover’s guilt
Things I didn’t like:
- Plot jumps: specifically the poodle and the plane, just too convenient but was probably fine to save time and pages
- One off adventures: sometimes the Trio’s little side adventures seem pointless i.e. Crusty’s and Lotus Casino
Things I loved:
- Characters: so lovable and funny, you really care for them even when they are annoying and dumb
- Adventure: might be too fast for some people but it keeps things interesting
- Character development: Percy learning about his new world, understanding Annabeth, exploring Grover’s guilt
Things I didn’t like:
- Plot jumps: specifically the poodle and the plane, just too convenient but was probably fine to save time and pages
- One off adventures: sometimes the Trio’s little side adventures seem pointless i.e. Crusty’s and Lotus Casino
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Violence
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, War
Minor: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Car accident, Alcohol
i read this in august 2016 during my family trip to Scotland, but i never rated it or reviewed it before :(( it was such a fun, quick read!! i adore greek mythology and percy is the cutest, most badass sarcastic protagonist ever <3
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
im so glad i finally read this book! it definitely would have been more mind blowing as a kid. im on the fence about reading any of the other ones since the tone is definitely younger than i prefer to read, but i do want to watch the series. i knew more about the golden trio than i thought (from fanart in highschool) and i really liked the pacing. the action was also spaced out well, and percy's inner monologue was really well written for his age and the type of character he is. i enjoyed their banter.