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Great series of books
The whole series of Percy Jackson is great. I am 30 yr old lawyer and have read all of them. They are basically just alot of fun. The greek mythology is interesting because I dont really know much about it. The writing is mostly the same from book to book with the same ...Read More
The whole series of Percy Jackson is great. I am 30 yr old lawyer and have read all of them. They are basically just alot of fun. The greek mythology is interesting because I dont really know much about it. The writing is mostly the same from book to book with the same types of battles and issues for Percy and his friends to endure, but it is fun enough where it doesnt get boring even after the 5th book. These will not be repeat reads for me, but they are a fun way to space out each night and explore Percy Jackson's world. Fun and enjoyable books for any age.Show Less
posted by 1756885 on August 15, 2009
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posted by Anonymous on January 30, 2012
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Anonymous
Posted August 15, 2009
Great series of books
The whole series of Percy Jackson is great. I am 30 yr old lawyer and have read all of them. They are basically just alot of fun. The greek mythology is interesting because I dont really know much about it. The writing is mostly the same from book to book with the same types of battles and issues for Percy and his friends to endure, but it is fun enough where it doesnt get boring even after the 5th book. These will not be repeat reads for me, but they are a fun way to space out each night and explore Percy Jackson's world. Fun and enjoyable books for any age.
24 out of 27 people found this review helpful.
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Balina
Posted August 18, 2011
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Love it
Such a good read- it was worth my time.
22 out of 29 people found this review helpful.
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Even better than The Lightning Thief!
In my opinion, The Sea of Monsters one was had more extreme adventures, wisecracking one-liners, and unexpected plot twists than The Lightning Thief, and that one was pretty darn good already. Rick Riordan has a way of making things that pretty much everyone knows about (in this case, the Bermuda Triangle) into a really believable yet modern mythological idea. This second book in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series is a very, very, good read.
Percy Jackson and his new friend Tyson are forced to play dodgeball with some rather burly new kids at his school. Of course, the game turns into a deadly fireball battle with Laistrygonian cannibals. That's just Percy's typical bad luck, though. After word gets out about Percy setting the gym (and probably the whole school) on fire, his demigod friend Annabeth takes him and Tyson to Camp Half-Blood, the only place that half-bloods, people with one parent from ancient Greek mythology and one from the everyday mortal world, can live peacefully. Percy finds out that the camp's sacred borders have been broken, and even though his enemy, the bully Clarisse, gets official permission to find out what really happened and how to save the camp, Percy and his friends set off on their own adventure of monstrous proportions.
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Anonymous
Posted April 17, 2010
My class loved it.
I read this book aloud to my middle school special education class. I had kids laughing out loud and begging me to keep going at the end of every chapter.
14 out of 17 people found this review helpful.
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Katerwoods
Posted March 23, 2010
Memorable characters
I read this book to my 12 yr old daughter who has a reading disability. The characters were engaging and memorable with funny and poignant dialogues. She especially liked Tyson. She really enjoyed the story and wants to read more. She has even attempted to read some of it on her own which is difficult for her so that tells you how much she liked it. We have bought the rest of the books that have been written so far with the intent to read them all.
13 out of 14 people found this review helpful.
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Dustin94
Posted February 20, 2009
A very good book
I was drawn to "The Sea Of Monsters" by the way the first book "The Lighting Thief" ended. The first book was interesting, and non- stop action, which lead to the second book.
It starts right before his last couple days at school. He thought that finally out of all of these long antagonizing years, that finally he would finish the year and not get kicked out. But he was so very wrong. It all started when he began having nightmares about his best friend Grover. His mom later said something was wrong at camp, Camp Half Blood. His friend Annabeth also said that, on her arrival from another state, then they decide to go and find out just what it is that is wrong! A mystery that needed solved.
Personally, I enjoyed reading this book. It had magnificent details, and a great story-line. Rick Riordan, the author created a terrific set of sequel books. The first one was interesting, and this one is amazing. It has a lot of wisecracks, jokes, and a lot of unnatural powers.
Overall this book is good for people who like to hear about myths and non-believe creatures, but if you believe in non-believe creatures this book isn't for you. You should always read books that you like, but if you are going to believe that this stuff is real than you really shouldn't read it.
It's a good book for kids, sixth grade and up. It has details that little kids wouldn't understand. It has seventh grade vocabulary, and if you like mythical creatures, wisecracks, and the seventh grade words then this book is perfect for you.11 out of 13 people found this review helpful.
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Super Action-Packed, a Fantastic Sequel
The second book in the "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" series, "The Sea of Monsters," by Rick Riordan, will definitely not disappoint readers after the first book, "The Lightning Thief." Being completely enjoyable and super action-packed, "The Sea of Monsters" is a fantastic sequel!
9 out of 11 people found this review helpful.
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Posted March 10, 2011
GREAT READ!!!
Once i picked this book up could not stop reading it. in fact took only a day to read. highly recommend
7 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted January 8, 2012
Sweet i can read this over and over again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This book is a must read my GRANDMA even read it!!!!!!
If you do not read it you must be crazy6 out of 12 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted February 9, 2010
andre's review
could you imagine how difficult life would be if you had dyslexia and ADHD? well percy jackson had that and had to deal with greek monsters and much more to endour when his bestfriend is kidnapped.
The characters in this story seem very real and described very well. The main character is percy jackson who is a demigod which is half human half god like herculeas and there are alot more like him all over the world. His best friend is grover the saytr and his other friend isanabeth who is the daughter of athena.
The quest begins when grover goes missing because he thinks he found the great god pan who has been missing for a long time. through the story grover sends clues through an empathy link he and percy have established. percy finds out he has to go into the sea of monsters which is the bermuda triangle.
this story is in a modern day setting.the greek gods are real and they move with western civilization mount olympus is on the empire state building and the sea of monsters is the bermuda triangle. i hope u enjoy this book5 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted March 21, 2010
Riordan does it again!
The Sea of Monsters is a perfect sequel to the Lightening Thief. It continues the thrilling adventures of Percy Jackson and his friends. The way Riordan weaves mythology into this book (series) is uncanny and unforgettable! His writing is "spot on", as you read you'll find yourself right there in all the action-seriously-my breath was taken away!
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Great Sequel
After I read The Lightning Thief I couldn't wait to get my hands on this book. It was even better than I had hoped. This book is epic and very absorbing. It's an extremely easy read I read it in probably around 3 and a half hours. I'd definitely pick it up sometime.
3 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted February 19, 2012
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This book is good the begininng was a little counfusing i didnt get what the author was trying to say but then after the first few pages i got it the puzzle piece came together then it started getting really really good you buy it read it love it!!!! ;)
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meginpitt
Posted March 17, 2010
Percy Jackson finds a half-brother and searches for the Golden Fleece
Another gripping action-filled adventure over water has Percy Jackson, friend Annabeth, and new character Tyson the half-Cyclops searching for the golden fleece to heal Camp Half Blood's Thalia tree. Also missing is Percy's friend Grover - will they be able to find him in time? Will Percy's attitude toward Tyson change over time? Even adults will enjoy this story!
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Review by Page from One Book At A Time
I'm still amazed at how the author manages to work in Greek mythology into today's world. And it works wonderfully! These books are just as believable as the Harry Potter series. Although, I see the similarities that I'm sure many people pick at. But, the context is different for me. And, that makes the story different. I find the adventures interesting and the Greek stories and lore work right into the story. These are books that kids can pick up and not realize they are actually learning something while reading it. I like watching Percy grow into accepting who he is and what his future responsibilities may be. I'm very happy that I found this series!
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Anonymous
Posted October 30, 2008
The best book I've Ever Read!!
The Sea of Monsters; Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan is a great fantasy book. I really liked this book because the characters always refer back to the first book because The Lightning Thief when they remember something that happened. Also I liked how the author used dialogue for the characters and not just say it himself. The setting of this book is mostly in New York at Camp Half-Blood which to mortals, it¿s only a strawberry field, but to half-blood¿s it¿s a camp for each of the different God¿s kids.
One of the major conflicts is that when the tree Thailia is poisoned and can¿t secure Camp Half-Blood, three kids: Percy , Annabeth and Tyson must go out on a journey to the Sea of Monsters( known to mortals as The Bermuda Triangle) and find evil master mind. During the story Percy Jackson has a dream of his friend Grover in need of help, but when Grover tells him he found the Fleece to save the camp, the camp travels out to find him. Also an old enemy Luke is so suspicious of this crime, but Percy doesn¿t know what he¿s capable of. Next, when the God of Thieves helps him, Percy wonders¿ is this good or a trick?
The author makes this interesting because he¿s not the only one talking, or narrating he uses dialogue of the characters to do the talking. This book would only be recommend for those above 10 and who like fantasy books. You will not drop this book until you¿re done.2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted February 18, 2006
CAN'T WAIT CAN'T WAIT!!!!
I only just read the first book of Percy Jackson and so far I keep on pulling it out from my bookcase and begin reading it over and over! I has the best blends of mythology today and humor that any book I have ever had the pleasure of picking out. Me, I am a book worm but this book I can't get away from. And the next one sounds so juicy and good that I am actually counting down the days untill its releashed. I bet I ll be in every bookstore in the county trying to find it. The tittle and the little peices I've been able to get are so great its really frustrating to see that it will not come out till April!!!
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Anonymous
Posted May 25, 2012
Muahahaha
AMAZING!
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Anonymous
Posted May 8, 2012
Hey Marcie!
I am David, a son of Apollo. My state is NC. I wish icould tell you more but there are monters followimg my evrey move. I have a bow and arrows and magic quiver of never ending supply of arrows. Basic celestail bronze sword and sheild. Help me!
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Anonymous
Posted May 7, 2012
Worth the Time
Overall, I think this book is worth the time to read. It was not as good as the first, but then when is a second book ever as good as the first. Kids are often lost in all of the Greek references but it's manageable.
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