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.

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The Lightning Thief Summary

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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November 9

Published: 10, November 2015

Author: Colleen Hoover
Genres: Adult, American, College, Contemporary, Fiction, Literature, Romance, Women's

Rating: 100/100

Recommended: 100/100 Yes.

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The Review:

This novel will break your heart, leave you gasping for air, and make you cry. An incredible narrative that may take its time to hit you, but once it does, it hits you hard. The title of this book has a significant importance in the plot, and it is also a significant date for the individuals you will fall in love with.

The way this novel strikes you over and over again by tearing your heart out and then punching you in the face is painful, yet you keep reading with tears in your eyes to find out what happens next and hope for happiness for the characters who are making you weep like this. While reading this story, I felt a pang in my heart, yet I still enjoyed it. Yes, you may believe the stars, high scores, and reviews are bogus at the beginning of this work, but once you get to the part where it starts to strike you, that's when it starts to receive all those five stars and hundred points.

Only a few novels and stories can provide you with all of your feelings and emotions, but this one did. It's packed with angst, love, heartbreak, twists, and turns, and so much more. I believe that readers who enjoy tearjerkers will enjoy this, but it is also for everyone, and any reader may read it just for the pleasure of reading a wonderful narrative and having a nice time, albeit with a lot of tears and pain. Here I want to recommend one more tearjerker called "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini.

It is written from two points of view, which makes it even more lovely, and I enjoyed it even more since it would not be as epic if it were simply one person's point of view.

I can't say anything else since anything else I say would inevitably be a spoiler, and I don't want to ruin anything for anyone, so I'll just stop. But there's one more thing I have to say, and it's what I usually say when readers dislike the book and the author because of characters they don't like. They must grasp that if all of the characters are flawless, the storyline gets monotonous and dies before it can live, so simply embrace the defects and how these imperfections create a tale and twists and turns that make you want to read more and more, which is what is known as a page-turner.

Final Thoughts:

One of those novels that you want to forget and revisit only to feel all the emotions it elicited. Colleen Hoover understands how to sucker punch the reader, then she grabs your heart and smashes it into pieces, just to later glue it back together. Even though I am not interested in the genres she writes about, I have read practically all of her works, which is a testimonial to her excellent writing abilities.

This novel made me laugh, weep, worry, and feel all that the characters were feeling. It genuinely makes the reader feel like they are a part of the tale. You feel as if you are in the narrative with the characters, which is just another testament to the author's exceptional writing ability. Be ready to cry a lot. I had no notion that some people enjoy tearjerkers and seek out literature that will make them weep. I realized why people are hunting for these books after reading a couple of them. I believe that these books should be read by everyone since they help to purify the spirit. Please leave a remark or write me to discuss this topic and let me know if I'm correct.

Synopsis:

“Beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author of All Your Perfects returns with an unforgettable love story between a writer and his unexpected muse.

Fallon meets Ben, an aspiring novelist, the day before her scheduled cross-country move. Their untimely attraction leads them to spend Fallon’s last day in Los Angeles together, and her eventful life becomes the creative inspiration Ben has always sought for his novel. Over time and amidst the various relationships and tribulations of their own separate lives, they continue to meet on the same date every year. Until one day Fallon becomes unsure if Ben has been telling her the truth or fabricating a perfect reality for the sake of the ultimate plot twist.

Can Ben’s relationship with Fallon—and simultaneously his novel—be considered a love story if it ends in heartbreak?”

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The Kite Runner

Published: 29, May 2003

Author: Khaled Hosseini
Genres: American, Asian, Cultural, Education, Family, Fiction, Heritage, Historical, Literature, Military, Political, Professional, Saga, Technical, War

Rating: 100/100

Recommended: 100/100 Yes.

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The Kite Runner Summary

The Review:

An emotional and fascinating read with the savagery that is recounted honestly by the author and depicts life's truth it is sad, beautiful, and honest. Ultimately, it makes the reader want to be a better person, but I know some people who will not like it because they do not want this type of reality to be shared with the next generation and the misinformed people.

This is not a story for the faint-hearted. It's violent at points, and the language and subject matter are such that parents should think twice about letting their younger children to read it. However, there are crucial lessons to be gained by older and more mature teenagers. It's also refreshing to hear an honest and intellectual Middle Eastern take on the globe as a born and raised American or any other country that has no idea what is happening in these countries. I'm not sure whether it's true to say I loved reading this book, but it did provide me with a valuable learning experience.

This work will undoubtedly make many readers weep, and it is quite gloomy in many aspects. However, there are also times that will make you smile and feel glad, but ultimately, it is the true-life tale of many boys in these nations, and it is just terrible and painful to read about it.

While reading this book, you get the peculiar feeling that something is breaking inside you, yet you still feel like you're a part of something magnificent since you can sense other readers joining in and realizing humanity's follies. The plot revolves around the lives of two young boys growing up in Kabul, as portrayed through the eyes of one of them. One of them is a wealthy man's son; he is well-educated, sophisticated, and, most importantly, a member of the ruling elite. The second youngster is the domestic servant's son, and he is uneducated, more physically muscular, and unfortunately, a member of a lower-class sect that is not respected.

They are pals, but one of them has two roles: he is both a buddy and a servant, which makes for an odd reality for him. How this is conveyed is really amazing writing, and it's so subtly designed to catch emotions and our feelings of unfairness.

It is about a person seeking redemption and making atonement. The narrative is so well-paced and descriptive that it manages to convey both the emotional horrors and anxiety of the alien society and its realities.

Although some readers may not understand the difference between a cast and religious sects, this novel includes a religious sect issue in the primary plot. People are still treated differently based on their religion, sect, caste, and skin color. I'm supposed to write a review for these books, but I feel compelled to state that the next generation has to break away from the dark ages and realize that we are all the same humanity and that faiths, castes, sects, and colors were made to separate us rather than unite us.

Final Thoughts:

This novel is heartbreakingly gorgeous, tragically heartbreaking, and painfully tear-jerking. On so many levels, this book is fantastic — history, religion, social culture, character interaction, and finally, it deals with human emotions like friendship, shame, selflessness, and selfishness.

This is a must-read for everyone, and even if some parts are not appropriate for young readers, I believe it is appropriate to let them read it so they can understand the reality of life and how fortunate they are to have everything while other children struggle and suffer simply because of religion, sect, race, caste, nationality or color that was not even chosen by them and they were just born into it and that is their only fault.

Synopsis:

“The #1 New York Times bestselling novel beloved by millions of readers the world over.

“A vivid and engaging story that reminds us how long his people [of Afghanistan] have been struggling to triumph over the forces of violence—forces that continue to threaten them even today." –New York Times Book Review

The unforgettable, heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his father’s servant, caught in the tragic sweep of history, The Kite Runner transports readers to Afghanistan at a tense and crucial moment of change and destruction. A powerful story of friendship, it is also about the power of reading, the price of betrayal, and the possibility of redemption; and an exploration of the power of fathers over sons—their love, their sacrifices, their lies.

Since its publication in 2003 Kite Runner has become a beloved, one-of-a-kind classic of contemporary literature, touching millions of readers, and launching the career of one of America's most treasured writers.”

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