The Lightning Thief by Rick RiordanMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Goodreads Synopsis:
Percy Jackson is sent to Camp Half Blood, a summer camp (on Long Island) for demigods, where he learns that his father is Poseidon, God of the Sea. Soon a mystery unfolds and together with his friends, Percy sets out on a quest across the United States to reach the gates of the underworld and prevent a war between the gods.
My Review:
My brother, who, unlike me*, got to enjoy Harry Potter as the books were coming out, enjoying the anticipation of the next release date, he recommended this series. He even went as far to say that this series was better. Being a HUGE Potter fan, I had high expectations.
Sadly, I was crushed. This was a great story, and I will continue on in the series, but I'll just have to get in the mindset to not compare my first experiences to the other. Admittedly, I think I'd have gotten a little more out of the story had I been more familiar with Greek Mythology. I know the basics, but that's sub-par at best.
Please don't get me wrong, I strongly like this story, I just didn't LOVE it. Of course, my opinion can definitely grow the deeper into the series I get, so keep a lookout for future reviews of the following books.
*I got to enjoy the magical world of Harry Potter as an adult. Although I missed the Hogwarts Express when I was younger, I proudly climbed aboard as an adult and haven't looked back!
Favorite Quotes:
“Suspecting and knowing are not the same.”
“Go on with what your heart tells you, or you will lose all.”
“The sea does not like to be restrained. ”
“If my life is going to mean anything, I have to live it myself.”
“Deadlines just aren't real to me until I'm staring one in the face.”
“Where's the glory in repeating what others have done?”
“Even strength must bow to wisdom sometimes.”
Read from August 06 to 07, 2015
Top 5 Genres*: Fantasy, Young Adult, Fantasy/Mythology, Fiction, Adventure
*According to Goodreads
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My ratings system
5 stars - I absolutely loved it
4 stars - Good book and would recommend
3 stars - Decent book, but wasn't spectacular
2 stars - Not good, but was able to finish it
1 stars - Did not finish (DNF) and I don't usually rate a book I haven't finished (just to be fair to the author)
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