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A review by fiction_gryphon
The Cursed Carnival and Other Calamities by Rick Riordan
2.0
Overall… disappointing. Riordan’s story just didn’t have the typical flair, the usual panache. I was so excited to see him delve into Celtic mythology, but if this is any indication of what’s to come, I’m no longer looking forward to it.
I only marginally enjoyed 2 or 3 of the other “Riordan Presents” author’s short stories in the collection… the rest were a drag to get through. The majority read like poor Riordan remakes, just utilizing a few different mythologies.
Breaks my heart to dislike anything by Riordan, but between this and his other recently published work “Daughter of the Deep”, I’m starting to feel wary of insta-buying his books… hoping this doesn’t become a trend!
I only marginally enjoyed 2 or 3 of the other “Riordan Presents” author’s short stories in the collection… the rest were a drag to get through. The majority read like poor Riordan remakes, just utilizing a few different mythologies.
Breaks my heart to dislike anything by Riordan, but between this and his other recently published work “Daughter of the Deep”, I’m starting to feel wary of insta-buying his books… hoping this doesn’t become a trend!