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Ariana Jashari asked this question about The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1):
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?
Percabeth YES! Definitely read the books! I’m in my twenties and the Percy Jackson series is undoubtedly the best book series I have ever read. Rick Riordan is …moreYES! Definitely read the books! I’m in my twenties and the Percy Jackson series is undoubtedly the best book series I have ever read. Rick Riordan is a master of storytelling- captivating, touching, and hilariously witty at the same time. They are not at all childish, and are beloved by fans of all ages (The first book may seem a bit more childish than the rest, I guess, but as Percy ages with the series, as you go on the books are aimed for older audiences. HOO is a lot older, so you might enjoy that more, but the first series are still amazing.)

Also, the movies are terrible compared to the books. The characters are changed and the storyline is all messed up- the books are a lot better. Basically, READ THE BOOKS!(less)
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