Status Update

Jayson is starting

Notes:
(1) Okay, I've put off reading this book for way too long. This is one of those pre-order purchases I just forgot about because I was never in the mood or was otherwise preoccupied.
- But with the sequel coming out imminently I finally have my motivation.
(2) I've not been following the hype so I don't know what I'm in for.
- Well, except that Riordan's going pack it with '80s references, as has been his wont.

— Aug 29, 2024 04:00AM

The Chalice of the Gods (Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Senior Year Adventures, #1)

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Jayson is on page 268 of 288

Notes:
(1) As a distraction, Grover hula-hoops while playing "Get Lucky" on his panpipes.
- I know the song's a decade old but, as a reference, it feels brand new and shiny compared to all the oldies mentioned in this book.
- Possibly, it's Grover's way of wishing Percy good luck on his mission, or an attempt to will success into existence via song.

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— Sep 03, 2024 06:15AM

Jayson is on page 220 of 288

Notes:
(1) "Paul says [Bob] Dylan was one of the best twentieth-century poets. I mean, the guy can rhyme leaders with parking meters. I guess that’s something?"
- First of all, assonance, while no doubt lyrical, is not rhyming.
- Secondly, as someone who rhymes nearly all my reviews, I'm no poet. While no piece of cake, rhyming does not a poet make.

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— Sep 02, 2024 06:50AM

Jayson is on page 152 of 288

Notes:
(1) Grover plays Duran Duran's "Union of the Snake" on his pan pipes to lure away snakes. Kind of like St. Patrick crossed with the Pied Piper, except he gets chased.
- Hmm, you'd think snakes would find snake songs charming, you know, snake charming.
- He also plays YMCA and The Beatles' "Help," so it probably didn't need to be snake-themed.

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— Sep 01, 2024 05:35AM

Jayson is on page 102 of 288

Notes:
(1) Percy and Annabeth summon the goddess Hebe by singing a karaoke duet of John Lennon's "Jealous Guy."
- Man, these pop culture references are all over the place! I doubt any single person would get them all, you know, outside of Rick Riordan.
- "Jealous Guy" is a pretty deep cut. I doubt you'd actually be able to find it on a karaoke menu.

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— Aug 31, 2024 06:45AM

Jayson is on page 49 of 288

Notes:
(1) "[My mom] hummed as she worked—some Nirvana song, I think. 'Come as You Are'?"
- Well, in terms of pop culture references, it seems like Rick Riordan's graduated from the '80s to the '90s.
(2) This plot feels a lot lower stakes than usual.
- It's been so long since these books have been anything other than an "end of the world" situation.

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— Aug 30, 2024 06:45AM