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4.53 AVERAGE
4.53 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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:
Yes
Rick Riordan's "The Last Olympian" serves as a meticulously crafted pseudo-conclusion to the original Percy Jackson series, delivering a high-stakes finale that brilliantly balances emotional depth with mythological spectacle. The book masterfully navigates the complex narrative threads, providing a satisfying resolution while leaving just enough intrigue to hint at future adventures.
The book's most powerful moment arrives in its climactic sequence, where Percy makes the extraordinary decision to trust Luke in the ultimate confrontation with Kronos. This narrative choice is both nerve-wracking and profound, presenting readers with a morally complex scenario that challenges traditional hero narratives. The trust Percy places in Luke—despite Luke's previous betrayals—represents a nuanced exploration of forgiveness, redemption, and the potential for personal transformation.
For many readers, this moment might feel nearly impossible. The leap of faith required to trust someone who has caused significant harm is both terrifying and deeply human. Riordan expertly crafts this scene to highlight the thin line between heroism and desperation, making it one of the most memorable moments in the entire series.
True to the series' established tone, "The Last Olympian" doesn't shy away from meaningful character sacrifices. The willingness to integrate significant losses continues the narrative tradition of previous books, demonstrating that heroism comes with real, often painful consequences. This approach elevates the story beyond typical young adult fantasy, giving weight to the characters' struggles and victories.
Interestingly, the book functions as both a potential series conclusion and a bridge to future stories. While it provides a comprehensive resolution to the initial story arc, the narrative leaves just enough narrative space for potential continuation. This delicate balance suggests Riordan's strategic storytelling—creating a satisfying endpoint while keeping the door open for future exploration.
The existence of subsequent books in the series might have been planned or opportunistic, but "The Last Olympian" stands as a testament to Riordan's ability to craft a narrative that feels complete yet expandable.
"The Last Olympian" is a triumphant conclusion that honors the complexity of its characters, the richness of its mythological foundation, and the emotional journey of its readers. It's a book that proves young adult fantasy can be both entertaining and profound.
adventurous
challenging
tense
fast-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
God the best book and the best ending of this series. This was so nostalgic and warmed my heart! I realized I never finished this series or the spin offs that go with it so I’m excited to continue my journey!!
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
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
medium-paced
What to say about these books… I think my appreciation for them grows the older I get. The narrative choices that are made throughout the books provide so much more depth than having Percy be a typical “chosen one”.
I think there’s just too much to say about it to like really organize my thoughts. All in all…. It slays
I think there’s just too much to say about it to like really organize my thoughts. All in all…. It slays
Before I get into by review, I just want to say that this is completely my opinion. There also is a brief spoiler, so I’m warning you here.
This book is amazing. It lures you in on the first page. One of the main things that this series does for readers is it provides you with a large cast of characters, each with their own flaws. No one is perfect. That applies to the characters in Percy Jackson. They all are flawed, which makes them more relatable.
But unlike some other book series, the characters in Percy Jackson change. They develop. They grow. Thats why so many people enjoy this series. It isn’t one of those books were all the heroes are perfect and win every time and the villains lose every time.
Percy Jackson is great because the villain actually has a reason for what he’s doing, and it’s a valid reason! I mean, if my parents ignored me and never spoke to me and pretended I didn’t exist, I probably would have had a similar reaction. And I know that a lot of people would have. Don’t deny it. This series has excellent villains, and although most won’t agree with the way they are trying to fix the problem, they understand why.
And if you hate the series, I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy it, I totally respect your opinion. but I have a serious question for you. Why did you continue to read the series if you didn’t like it?
Overall, the Percy Jackson books are an excellent middle grade series, and it is a excellent book that all kids can relate to. Thank you Rick Riordan!
One more thing. If your a hater of this series, and one of the things you have been complaining about is how it’s to childish for a young adult series, that’s because it’s middle grade series. I noticed that is one of the many things people were complaining about in the reviews, and I felt like I needed to say that this is a false piece of information.
Thanks for reading!
This book is amazing. It lures you in on the first page. One of the main things that this series does for readers is it provides you with a large cast of characters, each with their own flaws. No one is perfect. That applies to the characters in Percy Jackson. They all are flawed, which makes them more relatable.
But unlike some other book series, the characters in Percy Jackson change. They develop. They grow. Thats why so many people enjoy this series. It isn’t one of those books were all the heroes are perfect and win every time and the villains lose every time.
Percy Jackson is great because the villain actually has a reason for what he’s doing, and it’s a valid reason! I mean, if my parents ignored me and never spoke to me and pretended I didn’t exist, I probably would have had a similar reaction. And I know that a lot of people would have. Don’t deny it. This series has excellent villains, and although most won’t agree with the way they are trying to fix the problem, they understand why.
And if you hate the series, I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy it, I totally respect your opinion. but I have a serious question for you. Why did you continue to read the series if you didn’t like it?
Overall, the Percy Jackson books are an excellent middle grade series, and it is a excellent book that all kids can relate to. Thank you Rick Riordan!
One more thing. If your a hater of this series, and one of the things you have been complaining about is how it’s to childish for a young adult series, that’s because it’s middle grade series. I noticed that is one of the many things people were complaining about in the reviews, and I felt like I needed to say that this is a false piece of information.
Thanks for reading!
adventurous
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adventurous
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
reread god it’s better than i remember. had me in tears. i can only pray the tv series gets to this before the trio is in their 30s