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Percy Jackson and the Greek Gods by Rick Riordan

19 reviews

eagleshouse's review

adventurous funny informative medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

Despite Riordan's success with the other books set in this universe, this one falls short.

Making the Greek God's stories family-friendly is a job and a half, and unfortunately, whilst this book is fun and informative, with that classic Percy Jackson flair with him as the narrator, it definitely feels tone-deaf in places with how it explains certain events.

Greek mythology at its core, is based on incest, rape, and misogyny. This book trivialises a lot of that and definitely excuses it in order to make the Gods more bearable in the main series.

Overall, this book was fun to read, despite being slightly uncomfortable in places. It probably shouldn't have been written, especially as a kids book, and could be seen as insensitive in regards to how it conveys the events.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Sexual harassment, Violence, Death, Death of parent, Incest, Pregnancy, Infidelity, Misogyny, Rape, Murder, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexism

Moderate: Cannibalism

Minor: Ableism, Alcohol, and Animal death

rody's review against another edition

adventurous funny informative medium-paced

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

4.5

Greek Mythology written in a modern, Funny absolutely entertaining way. Loved it :) 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Murder, Rape, Violence, Pregnancy, and Incest

smk817's review against another edition

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape

rafacolog's review against another edition

adventurous funny fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Incest, War, Infidelity, Rape, Violence, Blood, and Kidnapping

waterviolite's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny informative fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Ableism, Alcohol, Animal death, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Animal cruelty, Blood, Murder, Cannibalism, Death, Death of parent, Kidnapping, Rape, Stalking, and Violence

ammah's review against another edition

funny informative slow-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Rape

imamazin's review against another edition

dark funny informative medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The book is kind of dark, but funny.  However, this is the basic history of Greek gods and titans, so there is not much that could change. Even though there are topics inappropriate for the target audience, the narrator, Percy Jackson,  makes the stories as appropriate as possible.  Overall, this is a fantastic read, and I recommend it to all.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Toxic relationship, Torture, War, Gore, Death of parent, Rape, Violence, Pregnancy, and Cannibalism

icedlemonade's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny informative inspiring medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War, Violence, and Blood

Moderate: Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Blood, Rape, Infidelity, Cannibalism, Sexual assault, Murder, Kidnapping, and Incest

Minor: Alcohol, Stalking, and Ableism

val_theburrowofstories's review against another edition

adventurous funny informative lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Rape, Sexism, Incest, Violence, Murder, Bullying, Death, Misogyny, Genocide, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Stalking, Pregnancy, Confinement, Toxic relationship, and Kidnapping

mgj19's review against another edition

adventurous funny informative lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

I found this really interesting and informative! It was one of the weirdest books I’ve ever read and I loved it!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cannibalism, Bullying, and Murder

Moderate: Incest, Sexual assault, Xenophobia, and Violence

Minor: War, Rape, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship