Percy Jackson and the Olympians Book 1

The Lightning Thief

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Book 1

Published: 1, July 2005

Author: Rick Riordan

Book 1 of 5: Percy Jackson and the Olympians

Genres: Action, Adventure, Children's, Fairy Tales, Fantasy, Folk Tales, Greek & Roman, Legends, Magic, Myths, Teen, Young Adult

Rating: 100/100

Recommended: 100/100 Yes.

The Review:

The Lightning Thief is the first novel in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. It's fast-paced, well-written, and full of likable, believable personalities, even if they're divine offspring. This entire series is a must-read for everyone and a top choice for parents searching for interesting, engaging, and clean novels for both boys and girls. It is one of those rare books nowadays that are genuinely well-written and good with a global topic that's still relevant.

I feel compelled to remind readers who have only seen the movie and have never read the book that the movie is not near as excellent as the novel, and that if you stopped reading this series because of the movie, you should pick it up again since the book is far better and you will like it.

The tale is gripping, with likable characters and an intriguing plot full of twists and turns, all while skillfully bringing an old legend into the present world. the only thing bad about this book is the movies as I mentioned in the last paragraph, which does not follow the plot, have half the depth, and skip over more than half of the content that is appropriate for all ages, and are highly recommended for all children to teach them that they can achieve anything if they have willpower and determination. Truly inspirational story, although it may be a little terrifying for very young children at certain points, so wait till they are at least 10 years old.

While this novel is aimed at a younger audience, I, as an adult, found the exploits of Percy Jackson, the suspected lightning thief, to be entertaining. This story was intriguing, complicated, and progressed at a good speed. As you read the chapters, you'll learn a lot about the Greek and Roman Gods as you try to figure out how he'll get out of the position he's in, only to find yourself in one after another. It was an enjoyable read.

I believe I have already stated all that is wonderful about this novel without ruining it for the readers, and I am unable to add anything further, but the fact is that this book has no flaws that I have discovered. I won't say it's perfect, but it's almost faultless and beautiful. Simply read the book and listen to the audiobook, which is also excellent. (Kindle version is free at the time of writing this review but some conditions must be met so just read the conditions before you try to get the free Kindle version) (11/11/2021)

Final Thoughts:

This is a really fascinating book with fantastic characters and an action-packed narrative. It's humorous and lively, and I can see why these books had such a big impression on the world of children's reading. It, like several of the finest children's novels, conceals the fact that it is highly instructive by being great fun, and a youngster may learn a lot from it. It is not Harry Potter, but it will fill the void with magic and demigods. It is highly recommended for all ages, but not for extremely small children because it may startle them at times, even though we adults don't notice it.

Synopsis:

“The classic first book about Percy Jackson, the troubled boy who discovers he is the son of Poseidon, and his adventures with demigods, monsters, and Greek gods.

· This classic by #1 New York Times best selling author Rick Riordan has sold millions of copies throughout the world

· It has appeared on the New York Times bestseller list for more than 10 years

· Read in classrooms across the US

· Adapted into a movie, a Broadway musical, and soon, a TV series on Disney+

· Brings Greek mythology to life for modern readers

· Features beloved characters such as Annabeth Chase and Grover the satyr

· Funny and fast-paced

Percy Jackson is a good kid, but he can't seem to focus on his schoolwork or control his temper. And lately, being away at boarding school is only getting worse--Percy could have sworn his pre-algebra teacher turned into a monster and tried to kill him.

When Percy's mom finds out, she knows it's time that he knew the truth about where he came from, and that he go to the one place he'll be safe. She sends Percy to Camp Half Blood, a summer camp for demigods (on Long Island), where he learns that the father he never knew is Poseidon, god of the sea. Soon a mystery unfolds and together with his friends--one a satyr and the other the demigod daughter of Athena--Percy sets out on a quest across the United States to reach the gates of the Underworld (located in a recording studio in Hollywood) and prevent a catastrophic war between the gods.”

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