Read from October 3- 8 2017
Summary
Percy Jackson is a middle schooler that also happens to be a demi god. Percy has been having dreams about his friend Grover, who is a satyr. Grover has been calling for help because he was captured by polyphemus the cyclops. Thalia's tree has been poisoned so the protective barrier for camp half blood is compromised. Claurice has set on a quest to find Grover and the golden fleece to heal the tree. Percy, Annabeth, and Tyson follow her to help. Luke, the evil son of Hermes, captures them. They find Grover on an island and get the fleece.
Character list
Percy- The main character, Son of poseidon
Tyson- Percy's half brother, Baby Cyclops
Annabeth- Percy's secret crush, Daughter of Athena
Chiron- Exiled camp director, Blamed for Thalia's poisoning
Luke- Poisoned Thalia, Tries to resurrect Kronos
Claurice- Helps recover the fleece, Bullies Percy
Quotes to Remember
“Families are messy. Immortal families are eternally messy. Sometimes the best we can do is to remind each other that we're related for better or for worse...and try to keep the maiming and killing to a minimum.”
― Rick Riordan, The Sea of Monsters
“I told Tantalus to go chase a doughnut. ”
― Rick Riordan, The Sea of Monsters
“You weren't able to talk sense into him?"
Well, we kind of tried to kill each other in a duel to the death."
I see. You tried the diplomatic approach.”
― Rick Riordan, The Sea of Monsters
Critique
Overall, I liked this book. I found it entertaining and interesting. At times it did feel a little childish to me, but it is aimed at a younger audience. The main character is 13, after all. There are a lot of plot twists like Tyson being a cyclops and Thalia returning human. I think the plot twists add to the story and make it more fun to read.
Summary
Percy Jackson is a middle schooler that also happens to be a demi god. Percy has been having dreams about his friend Grover, who is a satyr. Grover has been calling for help because he was captured by polyphemus the cyclops. Thalia's tree has been poisoned so the protective barrier for camp half blood is compromised. Claurice has set on a quest to find Grover and the golden fleece to heal the tree. Percy, Annabeth, and Tyson follow her to help. Luke, the evil son of Hermes, captures them. They find Grover on an island and get the fleece.
Character list
Percy- The main character, Son of poseidon
Tyson- Percy's half brother, Baby Cyclops
Annabeth- Percy's secret crush, Daughter of Athena
Chiron- Exiled camp director, Blamed for Thalia's poisoning
Luke- Poisoned Thalia, Tries to resurrect Kronos
Claurice- Helps recover the fleece, Bullies Percy
Quotes to Remember
“Families are messy. Immortal families are eternally messy. Sometimes the best we can do is to remind each other that we're related for better or for worse...and try to keep the maiming and killing to a minimum.”
― Rick Riordan, The Sea of Monsters
“I told Tantalus to go chase a doughnut. ”
― Rick Riordan, The Sea of Monsters
“You weren't able to talk sense into him?"
Well, we kind of tried to kill each other in a duel to the death."
I see. You tried the diplomatic approach.”
― Rick Riordan, The Sea of Monsters
Critique
Overall, I liked this book. I found it entertaining and interesting. At times it did feel a little childish to me, but it is aimed at a younger audience. The main character is 13, after all. There are a lot of plot twists like Tyson being a cyclops and Thalia returning human. I think the plot twists add to the story and make it more fun to read.