Questions About The Lost Hero (The Heroes of Olympus, #1)

by Rick Riordan (Goodreads Author)

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Was I the only one who took ages to read this? I felt like stopping every single page...

Malcolm This also took me a long time, for me it pretty much took me two weeks, and I agree, it would be better for the characters to be first person like the…moreThis also took me a long time, for me it pretty much took me two weeks, and I agree, it would be better for the characters to be first person like the first series.(less)

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Do I need to read the Percy Jackson series before I can read the hero's of Olympus?

Shaun Bonaventure It's not a requirement to read the original Percy Jackson series to understand what's going on in the Heroes of Olympus series. In fact, it seems like…moreIt's not a requirement to read the original Percy Jackson series to understand what's going on in the Heroes of Olympus series. In fact, it seems like Rick made a point to make it easier for new readers to enjoy the series.

However, there are many references to events and characters from the original series, so it's definitely helpful to read them (not watch the movies - the movies are pretty different from the books).(less)

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I am currently reading this book right now and it is something that I never want to put down. Just wondering, does Jason ever go to Camp Jupiter? If he doesn't belong in Camp Half-blood, then maybe it is Camp Jupiter that he belongs to because he is a Roman demigod?

Chloe

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Was it an amazing book?

Reginald Green A good book, yes, an amazing book...not so much. No where at the same level as the Percy Jackson books, as it both possesses and is absent of the elem…moreA good book, yes, an amazing book...not so much. No where at the same level as the Percy Jackson books, as it both possesses and is absent of the elements that made that series work wonderfully. (less)

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Why don't they make a movie of this?? The Lightning Thief movie was bad, but I feel like they could do better.

Reader1442 There actually is a TV show on Disney Plus for Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Season 1 is The Lightning Thief, and season 2 is in progress, set to b…moreThere actually is a TV show on Disney Plus for Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Season 1 is The Lightning Thief, and season 2 is in progress, set to be released in 2025.(less)

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