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This is the first book in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. I have wanted to read this for a long time. My brother in-law loves the series. Every time I went to the library to get it, it was out. I could have put it on hold but, there was so many other things to read I didn't bother. Finally I saw it at my moms house and I nabbed it. Gotta love Mom's library!
Synopsis
This book is about a 12 year old boy named Percy. He is sent to different boarding schools, and when he is home, his step-father makes life miserable. Through a series of crazy events Percy finds out that he is really the son of an Olympus god. With this knowledge Percy sets out on an adventure to get back Zeus' master lightning bolt that was stolen and save the world from WW III.
My Thoughts
This was an enjoyable read. It was a nice and clean adventure book, with no innuendoes. I think children ages 10 and up would enjoy this book, as well as their parents.
While I was reading I kept picturing Percy as being older, around 14. I kept having to remind myself that he was only 12. So, some of the plot lines were a bit less believable because of the age discrepancy but it wasn't that much of a big deal.
The pacing of the story was a bit odd for me. Some parts seemed to move quickly and felt rushed. Other parts were long and drawn out. There were also scenes that occurred that did not enhance the story and seemed to only be there for filler. Las Vegas, I am thinking of you.
I like the idea of greek gods not leaving the world but just moving their "capital" to be where the ruler of the west currently was.
I think I will read the rest of the series at some point. It is no Harry Potter, but it is still pretty good.
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