Could someone please tell me why everyone is obsessed with these books?

[Sᴀᴅɪʏᴀ]

i hardly knew a thing about mythology except the basics and i loved them. I read them to my younger siblings who knew nothing and they loved it.

[Tess]

This series is INCREDIBLE and anybody who says otherwise.... obviously doesn't think with my brain!!

[Sᴀᴅɪʏᴀ]

Tess wrote: "This series is INCREDIBLE and anybody who says otherwise.... obviously doesn't think with my brain!!"

lmao =)

[Mercedes]

Anna Lee wrote: "Ok, so I read through the WHOLE dang series and all I could think about the whole time was how much time I was wasting reading these. (My brother and I were having a book war) Anyway, why is everyo..."

Can someone please tell me why you are starting a discussion for a series you clearly don't like? THAT seems like a waste of time to me.

[Kristen]

I like percy jackson books cuz they're AWESOME, James Patterson books and the Hunger games are good too though.

[Anna Lee]

Mercedes wrote: "Anna Lee wrote: "Ok, so I read through the WHOLE dang series and all I could think about the whole time was how much time I was wasting reading these. (My brother and I were having a book war) Anyw..."

Um...because I wanted to voice my opinion. Is that a problem?
Calm yourself.

[The Apocalypse]

Yawwn

[Alana]

I love greek mythology and already knew a lot about it when I first read the series. I liked it because it put a funny, modern twist on the timeless stories of greek mythology... not to mention the awesome storyline itself...

[[deleted user]]

Sara-Sadiya =D wrote: "Rena wrote: "They are too much alike to be merely so easily generalized as that.

A magical school - a "Half-Blood" camp.

Is Harry Potter not a half-blood himself, a wizard/muggle blood? This..."



Oh No Im not gonna let you talk about me like that. For your informatoin the ONLY books from that list you made that I read was the Hunger Games series because everyone I knew read them, so there. I read books by Jodi Picoult which are very mature books about things that actuallyt happen in real life and most people dont really think about it.

No I wont take back the comment about maturity because odviously nobody can be nice to anyone else if they dislike a book someone else loves...its kinda pathetic not everyone can like the same books and I understand WHY people would read this book. I was only stating my opinion that if just seems more approprate for a younger audience. Whatever, bash me Im sure you or someone else will find something bad to say about me, but the cold hard truth is that I don't know you so frankly, its hard for me to care at all about your opinion of me. So sorry.

AnnaLee: Maybe it was a bad idea to tell me about this disscussion...you know?

[Sᴀᴅɪʏᴀ]

Schai wrote: "Sara-Sadiya =D wrote: "Rena wrote: "They are too much alike to be merely so easily generalized as that.

A magical school - a "Half-Blood" camp.

Is Harry Potter not a half-blood himself, a wi..."

I wasnt trying to be rude i was just saying that i found the maturity comment offensive, is all. sorry if i hurt your feelings. =(

[[deleted user]]

Sorry about the comment, its just yeah.
Its not that it hurt my feelings I was just caught up in the moment sooo, sorry about that.

[Sᴀᴅɪʏᴀ]

ok we're both sorry. Are we good now?

[[deleted user]]

Yeah, we're good(=

[Sᴀᴅɪʏᴀ]

=D

[Sᴀᴅɪʏᴀ]

yeah very true Kimberly, but i find if it weren't for books and fake characters it would be hard on a lot of people like me to escape this world when it gets annoying (do not take offense from that) =D

[Anna Lee]

Wow. You had an argument WITHOUT me?
Is that even possible?

Schai- I hate to see it when you get
really mad. Dang girl. I'm glad your always
going to be on my side forever and ever.
<3
Right?
jkjk

Will- What the heck is that supposed to mean?

I'm good now too but I'm NOT a sexist.
I went to a school before that was like that.
They always let the GUYS to everything.
:(
But then I came to Public school and met Schai
:)
That was the best dicission I made in my entire life.
Awwww......

[Marta]

I am having a hard time with these comments. You like what you like and dislike what you dislike. I love to read and I hate to play sports. In most of America I would be an oddball. I read Percy to my fifth graders every year. This book has jump started a lot of them into being readers. I have read the entire series and have loved them. I also read many adult novels, sci fiction, magical realism, fantasy, realistic fiction, etc. I don't think you have to be of a certain age to enjoy a certain book. When my own children were younger I enjoyed all over again picture books. Just read and enjoy what you want. You don't have to question why someone else likes something you don't like.

[Sᴀᴅɪʏᴀ]

Marta wrote: "I am having a hard time with these comments. You like what you like and dislike what you dislike. I love to read and I hate to play sports. In most of America I would be an oddball. I read Perc..."

well said and good point! =)

[Chey]

Cause they're amazing! I guess we're all different and we like different books, but I don't know how you can not like these! They're my all time favorite series! :) <3

[Matika]

I think that these books are meant to be fun and exciting; far from serious or dramatic. I'm 18 and I enjoyed the series because it was a welcome escape from busy college life. I'd often read in place of doing homework lol. I found it easy to get involved in the characters because they reminded me of real kids. Each book is one of my favorites having read them.

[Chad]

I find that it is annoying that Rick Riordan is trying to make more series about Percy. Also, books on Egyptian mythology. I used to like the series, but that ruined it for me.

[Sᴀᴅɪʏᴀ]

Chad wrote: "I find that it is annoying that Rick Riordan is trying to make more series about Percy. Also, books on Egyptian mythology. I used to like the series, but that ruined it for me."

it's not about Percy entirly and i think its a neat way to intoduce the Roman mythology ((thought i think that they have lame names. Jupiter? Mercury? Pluto? Seriously? Pluto? I can't think of a more childish sounding name for the god of th underworld.

[Sarah]

They're good books. But everyone has their different taste. If you don't like mythology, maybe those types of books aren't for you.

[Erin-Yvonne]

I'm not obsessd with these books or any other books for that matter. I've got better things to be obsessed about, like my husband and my kids. I started reading this book to my children, but they weren't interested, so I finished it myself and no it wasn't a great read, but it was entertaining enough for me to finish and I'm thinking about reading the second book. I didn't grow up reading books unless my teachers made me, so I feel like I'm reading what I missed as a much younger person. If I was a 10 year old I would love this book and would be very excited to read the next. We all have our opinions and as long as your happy with your own what else matters.

[Anna]

I taught these books as a novel study to my 7th graders. My 12 & 13 year old students were very engaged, and I never got tired of the books, even though I listened to them on audio tape over and over again throughout the day with different class periods. I just enjoyed watching the differing reactions of my students.

The Percy Jackson books are great because it's about an ordinary kid who is dealing with hardships in life--single parent home, crazy step-dad, feeling out of step with his peers--and then he finds out there's a reason he is so different. Most kids can identify with feeling alienated in a group setting.

The books are action filled and funny and suspenseful at times. There are mysteries to figure out. And as you read, you learn about the Greek pantheon.

As a mom, grandmother, and teacher, I give these books an A+.

[Julie]

Let's keep things in perspective here these books are targeted for ages 9-12 people. They just have to capture the imagination of young kids, and as a parent it was fun series to read with my son.

[Sαmαnthα]

I thought the movie was better...Is that wrong?

[Shiropa]

oh my god. th pj books and th next series-heroes of olympus- r like THE BEST. srsly, rick riordan is my faaaave author. i mean, how can he even come up with these ideas? they r fantastic!!!!!!!! =D =D =D

[Shiropa]

ok, i didn't mean th"how cn he even come up with these ideas" part in a mean way. i meant it in away, tht he's like an awsome riter!! =P

[Valerie]

I absolutely love this series. Why don't you?

[Shiropa]

2tally!!!!

[Anna Lee]

Samantha wrote: "I thought the movie was better...Is that wrong?"

Idk. I didn't get to see it.....but I heard the books were better.

[Zach]

when i first read these i liked them so much, but then rick riordan made 2 more books with mythology and i was annoyed.

[Lea (Peeta's #1 Fangirl!)]

I didn't like The Red Pyrimid. The characters were too confusing and pretty much EVERYTHING was confusing.....

[lillie]

Anna Lee wrote: "haha. I was hoping to get some people who actually agreed with me. That's funny.
Oh, and the kind of books I like to read are more adult books and teen books. This for me was a tween book/children..."
You can,t know everything that would take a life time not a few weeks

[Anna Lee]

lillie wrote: "Anna Lee wrote: "haha. I was hoping to get some people who actually agreed with me. That's funny.
Oh, and the kind of books I like to read are more adult books and teen books. This for me was a tw..."

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[Faye]

i am reading them with my nice im 24 and she is just turned 13 and we have only read the first one and so far have liked them :)

[Lauren]

the series are awesome it makes you feel like if your in a greek mytholgy world

[Sᴀᴅɪʏᴀ]

Ddmerlin25 wrote: "when i first read these i liked them so much, but then rick riordan made 2 more books with mythology and i was annoyed."

well he kinda had to for the prophecy

[rupinl]

Lea wrote: "I didn't like The Red Pyrimid. The characters were too confusing and pretty much EVERYTHING was confusing....."

I disagree... The confusing part is the good part. Thats what makes a book... as soon as you read the second... it gets better... trust me.. SO MUCH BETTER

[Lea (Peeta's #1 Fangirl!)]

Well I've got no interest in reading the second...Like the whole part with that funeral guy??..what?? I just didn't understand it...barely any of it!

[Apollinaria Fowl]

Anna Lee wrote: "Ok, so I read through the WHOLE dang series and all I could think about the whole time was how much time I was wasting reading these. (My brother and I were having a book war) Anyway, why is everyo..."

It doesn't have to be believable! It's fiction!

[Apollinaria Fowl]

Kimberly LoVe wrote: "IK!"

If someone wants to read a believable book don't look in eh fiction section of your library! Because quite frankly, you're never gonna find something you like!

[Apollinaria Fowl]

Kimberly LoVe wrote: "Apollinaria Fowl(Artemis Fowl's wife!) wrote: "Kimberly LoVe wrote: "IK!"

If someone wants to read a believable book don't look in eh fiction section of your library! Because quite frankly, you'..."

thank you.

[Apollinaria Fowl]

Kimberly LoVe wrote: "LOL no problem you are totally right.

Fiction=fake
and sometimes non-believable,
unless you read realistic fiction
lol!!!!!"

yep! If you want it to be realistic, go read realistic fiction, or a memoir, or something.

[Lea (Peeta's #1 Fangirl!)]

I don't like "real" books..

[Apollinaria Fowl]

Lea wrote: "I don't like "real" books.."

I like some realistic fiction.

[Lea (Peeta's #1 Fangirl!)]

Like I sometimes like some books that are like that but I realized that books I really really like take place in a setting that is in another time (futureistic places)

[Apollinaria Fowl]

(I love fantasy)

[Stephanie]

I thought it was funny and had plenty of action, also a quick read. Borrowed these from the Library at the time and finish the whole series in less than a week. I also loved the Lost Hero book.