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

Rick Riordan

Start date: June 1, 2014

Finish date: June 30, 2014

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Jul 22, 2011 Cynthia rated it it was amazing

Another young adult novel series that I wanted to try. Interesting concept and enjoyable. I will probably continue this series as it is enjoyable enough, and enjoy learning about the Greek Gods that I really don't remember too much about from my school years.

Second reading: I read this book with my son as part of the homeschooling of 2020 and enjoyed it more! I look forward to continuing the series with him over the summer! ...more

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Jun 10, 2013 Tara rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, physically-own, reread

THIS WAS A REREAD

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Jan 04, 2011 Amy Sutton rated it really liked it

Shelves: reviewed, 2010, 2012, class-sets-wi

First Read: February 2010

Second Read: November 2012
I remember now why I didn't continue on with the series: the writing itself is at a lower level than I'm used to. However, the plot is actually a lot better than I remembered it. (I think the movie was tainting my memory.) I'm excited to be rereading this series; the characters and plot are great. ...more

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Jun 10, 2012 J.W. Ellis rated it liked it

Shelves: gods-n-goddesses, seers-future-readers, immortals, harpies-banshees-furies, resistance-uprisings-overturned-emp, teachers-and-professors

okay had I read this when I was younger, id have worshipped it, but unluckily I chose now to read it.

The Mythology is impeccable, love every word.

The Idea is a great one,

the view point is that of a 12 yr old boy.... Ill keep reading, cause I want to know what happens.

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