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May 11, 2017
Jenn
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Well, it's about time I started this series, don't you think? This series has not only been out forever with amazing recommendations, but it focuses on Greek mythology which I LOVE. So fail on me. But I am rectifying that mistake now, so yay?
Percy Jackson hasn't had the greatest of childhoods - changing schools pretty much every year, getting into all kinds of trouble - but aside from all of that, he feels he's pretty normal. That is until a fury attacks him on a school field trip. Turns out Per ...more
Percy Jackson hasn't had the greatest of childhoods - changing schools pretty much every year, getting into all kinds of trouble - but aside from all of that, he feels he's pretty normal. That is until a fury attacks him on a school field trip. Turns out Per ...more

I m really in a bad mood.
I have expected a gud story and not gods ands heroes. Thats all bullshit.
And even if I dont believe in god that doesnt mean I would agree with this kind of insult to gods. Gods sleeping with human .....just doesnt seems right. One can give more respect than that.
And one thing is just stupid as it is. Gods fought in World War 2 and after that took oath to river stynx that they wont sire any child.
urghhhhh.....such a stupid thing. Medusa....has become aunty (grandmother) ...more
I have expected a gud story and not gods ands heroes. Thats all bullshit.
And even if I dont believe in god that doesnt mean I would agree with this kind of insult to gods. Gods sleeping with human .....just doesnt seems right. One can give more respect than that.
And one thing is just stupid as it is. Gods fought in World War 2 and after that took oath to river stynx that they wont sire any child.
urghhhhh.....such a stupid thing. Medusa....has become aunty (grandmother) ...more

The book is about a twelve year old boy, who is ADHD and Dyslexic, who learns he is the son of a god. One of the 'big three' to be exact. After he finds out he is a demigod, he is sent on a quest, along with two friends, to retrieve Zeus' master bolt from the Underworld. The journey to the underworld isn't an easy one though.
'The Lightning Thief' was great paced, magical and adventurous. I have always loved Greek Mythology, so this book was a must read for me. The book was better than the movie, ...more
'The Lightning Thief' was great paced, magical and adventurous. I have always loved Greek Mythology, so this book was a must read for me. The book was better than the movie, ...more


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