Reviews

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

valeria_moli's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

daburckin's review against another edition

5.0

and thus the greatest show burn of our generation was born

brentlambert's review against another edition

adventurous 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

4.25

Cute little book, very fun scenarios, I just wish they lasted for longer and we had some more time while the characters were traveling! 

haizteaspider's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted 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

arcanistaxel's review against another edition

adventurous funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5

I listened to the Dutch audiobook for this one and I liked it! The Dutch translation works well and as usual, when I got used to the narrator, I thought he did great!

I wish I had read this sooner, ideally when it came out or when my need for a hyperfixation was at a high, because I think I would have ate this up as a kid. I never had a Greek Mythology phase, but this would have kickstarted it for sure. The story is fast paced, the dynamics are simple, there is a ton of action, it is funny and a lot of background info to set your teeth into after reading. Sounds perfect for past-me.

As an adult, I had a fun time! But it didn’t engage me as much, the suspense wasn’t killing me. I had my suspicions of how the plot would unfold and I was right. And it was nice to notice how much I already knew of Greek Mythology, as I have never been able to list all of the gods from the top of my head. I am also glad I am getting more of the references in fandom spaces now though and I think I am going to continue to listen to the audiobooks!

kaikuno's review against another edition

adventurous funny inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

lmhayse's review against another edition

5.0

I’ve been missing out. This was so good!

evgeorge's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing 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

5.0

lardonzaurus's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.25

skarlettblaze's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing 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? It's complicated

5.0