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serenitygrace's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
melifly's review against another edition
5.0
This had been in my list for ages and somehow I read it just now. I think it might be because at first I was slightly indecisive for some reason, maybe due to always seeing it in the children section in libraries(?)
but I am soo glad I did read it!! and put aside my doubts. It was worth it. I've always been fascinated by mythology and I found the references very fascinating; the characters are lovely and it was nice to see the growth of their friendship.
but I am soo glad I did read it!! and put aside my doubts. It was worth it. I've always been fascinated by mythology and I found the references very fascinating; the characters are lovely and it was nice to see the growth of their friendship.
armeen_g's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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? N/A
4.0
rumpfie's review against another edition
I would have liked this series as a child.
lxjelen's review against another edition
4.0
por fin he podido leerlo!!! me alegro que haya sido mi primer libro del año.
xiaowhenreading's review against another edition
4.0
i’m not kidding if only i could go back in time and force my past self to not watch those movies. this would have been a 5 star. for sure
trust_your_soul's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
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
nasalle2842's review against another edition
4.0
Younger me would have loved this so so so much! I’m happy I finally sat down to read this.
hfjarmer's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
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? No
3.0
While I can imagine that The Lightning Thief would have resonated more deeply with me had I read it during its peak popularity, I still found it to be an engaging and delightful story about the son of Poseidon. As an adult revisiting YA literature, I appreciated how the author, Rick Riordan, makes choices that resonate with younger audiences. The exploration of themes like feeling "different" in school is both relatable and heartfelt. I particularly liked how Riordan addresses sensitive topics such as ADHD and dyslexia, showing how they can be both challenges and strengths. It’s refreshing to see a narrative that celebrates uniqueness rather than shying away from it.
Having grown up with Harry Potter, I admit I might be a bit biased in my comparisons. While it’s often not advisable to pit series against each other, I do feel that Harry Potter retains a certain timelessness that makes it enjoyable for adults, whereas The Lightning Thief is more rooted in the YA genre and has a straightforward narrative style. That said, I still found it to be a charming read that captures the essence of youthful adventure and friendship. Overall, I’m glad I took the time to experience this modern classic!
Having grown up with Harry Potter, I admit I might be a bit biased in my comparisons. While it’s often not advisable to pit series against each other, I do feel that Harry Potter retains a certain timelessness that makes it enjoyable for adults, whereas The Lightning Thief is more rooted in the YA genre and has a straightforward narrative style. That said, I still found it to be a charming read that captures the essence of youthful adventure and friendship. Overall, I’m glad I took the time to experience this modern classic!