Questions About The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1)

by Rick Riordan (Goodreads Author)

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I really didn't like the movies, should I read the books? :s

Angel Fernando The movie is a crime. Read the book at once.

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I have seen the movies and have been thinking about reading the books too, but I'm afraid that it'll be boring and childish. I love Greek mythology, though. Should I start reading these books or not?

Ximena whaaaaa? the books are soooo good!! the reason is that the movies try to fit all the good details in 1 hour! try that! the movies based on books, like…morewhaaaaa? the books are soooo good!! the reason is that the movies try to fit all the good details in 1 hour! try that! the movies based on books, like the movie home, are terrible compared to the books!(less)

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Can I read this when I am 17 years old? I mean, I know I can, but I am afraid it will be to "childish". Will I still be able to enjoy it at my age?

Sarah I'm 16 and I loved the series. To be honest, I've never really thought the series was that childish and I can easily laugh at Percy's jokes and narrat…moreI'm 16 and I loved the series. To be honest, I've never really thought the series was that childish and I can easily laugh at Percy's jokes and narrative.(less)

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I love the book but I don't understand why Annabeth who was the daughter of Athena got friendly with Percy, son of Poseidon??

Megan Gable

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I was thinking of reading this series but i am afraid is childish because Percy is just 12. I am also afraid because this may look like a Harry Potter and i hate similar stories. I like diferent ones. I also like action,mistery, twists plots. Should i read these books? I also want to know if Heroes of Olympus are different from these series or if it is the same shit it another name? P.S. I REALLY HATE UNORIGINAL PLOTS

Serena You don't need to be so repetitive - much like those plots which you don't care for -nor so rude, calling a work of literature shit just because you *…moreYou don't need to be so repetitive - much like those plots which you don't care for -nor so rude, calling a work of literature shit just because you *potentially* don't like it doesn't make your tastes better or worse than someone else. But if I were you, I would pick something I wasn't already prejudiced against, reading something with a open mind can only help.(less)

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I can honestly say that this book means as much to me as Harry potter does. i first read it when i was 10 years old and it is stil a book i read today sometimes. Rick Riordan, you inspire me to become a author and that is something i never thought i could become before i read your book (because of my dyslexia). I am truly thankful for that. what is your favorite book ? and have you read it more then once ?

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Nice Book I'm really appcriate for your books.. thankss??

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