The Lightning Thief
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Could someone please tell me why everyone is obsessed with these books?
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..."VAT?!?!??!?!?!?!?
THEY ARE AWESOME
I LITERALLY WORSHIP RICK RIORDEN
AND THEY R KINDA FUNNY...
I thought this book was worth the time reading but not great.....between three and four stars...
Sara-Sadiya =D wrote: "r u saying PJO is young adult? cuz its not its like older kids lower teens boks like shiver, hunger games, divergent, mortal instruments and stuff r young adulti like young adult theyre but not 2..."
I have read The Hunger Games, Incrceron, Wildthorn, Twilight, Divergent, and many more YA books. Percy Jackson is still my favorite series.
Deirdre wrote: "I like the characters' individuality and distinctive personalities. Sure, it's no Harry Potter, but they're creative and just darn fun to read. I'm 17 and I love them, seriously. I don't really lik..."totally agree with u
Rachel wrote: "Sara-Sadiya =D wrote: "r u saying PJO is young adult? cuz its not its like older kids lower teens boks like shiver, hunger games, divergent, mortal instruments and stuff r young adulti like young..."
totally agree!
Anna Lee wrote: "@ tim. Amen. That's exactly what I thought:D All the book that are young adult books are stupid, teen books are great and so are adult. I don't know.....but its weird reading young adult. It just f..."Young Adult is actually the teen category. Percy Jackson is considered early young adult/children's. And btw you can still enjoy these books with experience. I'm 18 and a freshman English major and I'm still reading them! Though of course I'm waiting to read The Son of Neptune.
cause its like the BEST series ever!!!
Mindy wrote: "Anna Lee wrote: "@ tim. Amen. That's exactly what I thought:D All the book that are young adult books are stupid, teen books are great and so are adult. I don't know.....but its weird reading young..."Oh you'll love SoN! it was really good!
They're funny, witty, creative, fresh, clean, Greek, teenish yet childish, fun, full of action, hilarious, cool, and just plain good books. Need I write more?
Because they're sexy
Valerie wrote: "They're funny, witty, creative, fresh, clean, Greek, teenish yet childish, fun, full of action, hilarious, cool, and just plain good books. Need I write more?"totally agree
no need to write more
Shelby wrote: "Sara-Sadiya =D wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "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 w..."i know...i missed him...
The first book isn't really the best representative of this series. It really gets the ball rolling at the third book, and by the Lost Hero the plot becomes more complex because it's meant for older readers.
i read the whole series and i loved it....you can't expect to find much realistic elements in a fantasy book...the book was an awesome piece of imagination,creativity and fantasy...
AR wrote: "simple. four words: willing suspension of disbelief."I love that quote and agree with it completely. A teacher of mine once told us that quote.
It's your opinion though. Everyone has a different opinion, so you can't exactly ask why people like it. You don't like it, but that doesn't mean someone else can't There isn't necessarily a reason why someone likes it or not. I loved the series... I don't have a reason for it.
TikiPaws12 (momentomori13) *STARGAZER* wrote: "OF COURSE ITS UNBELIEVABLE! It's talking about greek/roman MYTHS!"Just because it's a myth doesn't mean you can't believe. I don't believe in this in reality, but when I read my imagination takes over and I believe every word I read...
Anna-Cosette wrote: "AR wrote: "simple. four words: willing suspension of disbelief."I love that quote and agree with it completely. A teacher of mine once told us that quote.
It's your opinion though. Everyone has ..."
u r smart
totally agree with u on that
because i was obsessed with this book then everyone else was ;)I'm cool that way
I absolutely LOVE these books.
My teacher first introduced me to them when I was in the eighth grade and I could kiss him for it. If he wasn't so creepy that is.
Beside Harry Potter, Percy Jackson is one of my favorite characters in fantasy books.
It took me two and a half days to read all five.
I've read these books countless times and I will continue to read them over again.
My teacher first introduced me to them when I was in the eighth grade and I could kiss him for it. If he wasn't so creepy that is.
Beside Harry Potter, Percy Jackson is one of my favorite characters in fantasy books.
It took me two and a half days to read all five.
I've read these books countless times and I will continue to read them over again.
I read the first one and enjoyed it. While reading it, I thought it needed more depth but decided that must be what makes it YA.I may read more someday.
I guess there's a lot in it to hook those prone to obsession: mythology, gods, magic, action, snappy dialogue, interesting use of the familiar, fun characters...
Please read my review on Son of Neptune thebookishwrestler.blogspot.com and please leave your comments. Thanks
It is funny, quick, and awesome!
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..."They were good...but yea, I see what you mean :) A book that people SHOULD be obsessing over is the Vampire Academy books!! :DDDD
i freakin love this series!! loved it so much now im into his other series!! and anna lee i totally get that some people dont like it but i find it fun to read but of course mythology has always held my interest
秦依凝MiaNicole 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..."*gasp*
*wide-eyed*
*in shock*
(will recover later once i have had some time by self)
Lydia 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..."haha
I feel like the entire story is well-constructed.
I only was able to read the first book, but it interest me because it is different outtake. It was not loaded with long paragraph and keep in in one spot for a long time. It is not silly like the movie, I could read it in a day, but still want more.The truth is that it is a kid book, so you might not enjoy it. There books that have better and believable plot, but I like a lot of books label as kid books because I don't have to think much about reading it. I could just imagine it with ease. also your brother interest reflect more on these kinds of stories.
:)Percy Jackson books are the best
creator of awesomeness (arnauld) wrote: ":)Percy Jackson books are the best"
totally agree!!
totally agree!!
I hate all of the books
Kimberly LoVe wrote: "lol Cupcake!":D
u know, everyone at school tells me i over-react, but here, this was an under-reaction
:)
Amel wrote: "I hate all of the books"and yet you rated The Lightning thief 5 stars?
Thats because my friend likes the books and i dont wont to get her mad
Kimberly LoVe wrote: "lol Cupcake!"i have recovered
:)
:D
back to my normal, always overreacting self
:D
Stray wrote: "Amel wrote: "I hate all of the books"and yet you rated The Lightning thief 5 stars?"
lol
my friend loves them and i dont want her to be mad at me
I think it has to do with age range. My nephew loves this series and all of Riordan's books. He just turned 11 so I think he read the series when he was 9/10 which is the age this series is recommended for - ages 9 - 12. If you are older, read more mature things, it is possible that you may not like it. He loved them so much, he had his mother read them and then he gave them to me. They are fine reads for a kid. If you're looking for a young adult series, this is not it. It is a KIDS series.
Amel wrote: "I hate all of the books"Wow.
I love young adult series, but yet I love this. It does have some aspects that would appeal to young adult lovers.
I loved them and I'm 15. However, I do have a soft spot for Middle Grade books so...
Kimberly LoVe wrote: "Marie wrote: "I love young adult series, but yet I love this. It does have some aspects that would appeal to young adult lovers."Totally the same!!!"
same here...
i <3 young adult books, yet im obbsessed with these books
Just for fun. What's the problem with having fun. I think it is okay if humans have different taste of a book.
Joanne wrote: "I think it has to do with age range. My nephew loves this series and all of Riordan's books. He just turned 11 so I think he read the series when he was 9/10 which is the age this series is recomme..."Good point............
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I loved the son of Neptune! did you guys read it yet? and I completly agree with Shelby