tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post7491367097698140025..comments2024-03-02T20:13:07.434+00:00Comments on Tiny Library: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson #1)Sam (Tiny Library)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-46662021113680947172013-08-26T08:37:08.611+01:002013-08-26T08:37:08.611+01:00Awww, this is such a great series! I'm glad yo...Awww, this is such a great series! I'm glad you liked it! :)<br />But don't watch the movies, they are AWFUL!Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11468649356197119023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-85798517476434744452013-08-22T01:50:08.907+01:002013-08-22T01:50:08.907+01:00Before I read your comment about Percy Jackson'...Before I read your comment about Percy Jackson's similarities with Harry Potter, I never even noticed that the two characters were similar! When reading the books, it is clear that all of Percy's adventures at Camp Half-Blood are entirely different than Harry's at Hogwarts. I loved the entire Olympians series because of Rick Riordan's comedy-filled writing style. Make sure you check out Riordan's spin-off series, Heroes of Olympus. It is filled with new characters, as well as old ones. Make sure you check out my blog, Book Savvy, at www.booksavvyblog.blogspot.comKatiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12036463404379487835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-38501551463914195512013-08-20T23:53:28.331+01:002013-08-20T23:53:28.331+01:00I read this one a few years back and the similarit...I read this one a few years back and the similarities to Harry Potter were (for me) too much to continue the series. I guess I'm just a curmudgeonly fan of Edith Hamilton.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07998996750944114185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-43875768047736152862013-08-19T18:20:57.209+01:002013-08-19T18:20:57.209+01:00They inspired me to read Greek mythology too, I...They inspired me to read Greek mythology too, I'm even considering Homer!<br />I've actually finished the whole series, I'm just majorly behind with reviews...Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-62722164382017448032013-08-19T18:20:17.906+01:002013-08-19T18:20:17.906+01:00You're reading HP for the first time? Awesome...You're reading HP for the first time? Awesome! I wish I could read it for the first time again, I grew up with the books and just love them. Percy Jackson would make a good series to pick up next.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-20562767430075651262013-08-19T18:19:39.047+01:002013-08-19T18:19:39.047+01:00I think the mixed reviews are because it isn't...I think the mixed reviews are because it isn't the most literary book ever. But it is very fun and worth checking out.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-30010455642417436212013-08-19T18:19:03.750+01:002013-08-19T18:19:03.750+01:00I'm definitely not a purist - I wasn't eve...I'm definitely not a purist - I wasn't even a big fan of Greek mythology until reading the series, so I liked the new interpretations. I can see how they could be problematic if you love the originals though. I think they would be great to read with your son - I'm planning to read them to my class next year (I teach eight year olds).Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-76219248061302609002013-08-18T21:43:40.514+01:002013-08-18T21:43:40.514+01:00I've read the whole series and really enjoyed ...I've read the whole series and really enjoyed it. They are fun and easy reads which played perfectly re-ignited my childhood love of Greek mythology. I hope you will enjoy the series too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-22101192079192495182013-08-18T19:27:55.212+01:002013-08-18T19:27:55.212+01:00I'm always looking for a fun YA series since I...I'm always looking for a fun YA series since I'm coming to the end of reading Harry Potter (for the first time!). I'll definitely check this out!Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00287429151542133314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-20477429920139861002013-08-18T17:07:19.927+01:002013-08-18T17:07:19.927+01:00I definitely want to read this one - I've hear...I definitely want to read this one - I've heard mixed reviews about it, but it sounds like so much fun that I don't want to pass it up. Athirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366654538383603004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-65925082260462141662013-08-18T16:30:56.119+01:002013-08-18T16:30:56.119+01:00I read this fall '12 and didn't particular...I read this fall '12 and didn't particularly enjoy it. I think my problem, though, is that I did take it too seriously. I am such a purist when it comes to things like Greek mythology and this can be a huge stumbling block. I need to learn to appreciate new interpretations and reimaginings instead of almost immediately writing them off for not being "traditional" or "accurate" enough. I have been tempted to go back and restart the series with my son (whom I think would really enjoy them), and this would probably also help put me in a better mindset to be receptive and not as nit-picky ;)Mary Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10180162203903660736noreply@blogger.com