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A Goodreads user asked this question about The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1):
I really didn't like the movies, should I read the books? :s
Ruby Yes. The movies were a complete failure to the movies. I was so disappointed because the books are my favorite books ever. You need to read the books …moreYes. The movies were a complete failure to the movies. I was so disappointed because the books are my favorite books ever. You need to read the books so the series can slightly regain its dignity.(less)
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The Lightning Thief
by Rick Riordan (Goodreads Author)
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