A publisher in New York asked me to write down what I know about the Greek gods, and I was like, Can we do this anonymously? Because I don't need the Olympians mad at me again. But if it helps you to know your Greek gods, and survive an encounter with them if they ever show up in your face, then I guess writing all this down will be my good deed for the week.
So begins Percy Jackson's Greek Gods, in which the son of Poseidon adds his own magic--and sarcastic asides--to the classics. He explains how the world was created, then gives readers his personal take on a who's who of ancients, from Apollo to Zeus. Percy does not hold back. "If you like horror shows, blood baths, lying, stealing, backstabbing, and cannibalism, then read on, because it definitely was a Golden Age for all that."
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91 of 92 people found the following review helpful.
Funny and funky!
By Stepitup
This was an excellent book! It was filled with all of the familiar elements of the Greek mythology, but with the hilarious Percy Jackson narrating, it's stuffed to the rim with modern and funny comments and side notes to keep up the interesting factor up a through the whole book. I actually was a little sceptical about downloading it because I know all the myths by Heart. But this book tells them in a completely different view. So even if you know all of the myths, this book will tell them in a completely new way. I recommend this book wholeheartedly for any fantasy fan.P. S. I say don't listen to the haters at allP. P. S. This is a review by a 10 year old, so you know that I told the absolute truth I swear by the river Styx ( it's the best oath that you can make, so you can't break it)
32 of 33 people found the following review helpful.SARCASTIC, WITTY AND EXCITING!
By the GreatReads!
Percy Jackson's Greek Gods by Rick Riordan is a Greek mythological adventure fantasy which is a huge, huge delight from start to finish. Percy Jackson’s captivating and mesmerizing voice throughout the book will leave you in a state of delirium. Mostly funny with a good dose of sarcasm, he doesn’t leave the reader in any doubt what he thinks about the gods and their insanities. This is a story that will be devoured by one and all.John Rocco’s illustrations make the book all the more worth reading, and delightful. Many readers will be able to appreciate the story better with his impressive illustration as many wouldn’t be familiar with ancient Greek culture and society. When you hear the gods talking in slang, you can bet they are having a good time, and so does the reader. The next time you hear children using slang, you can safely assume that they are ancient Greek gods in the garb of teenagers. Hilarious almost to a fault, I love everything about the book.
28 of 29 people found the following review helpful.Absolutely Gorgeous and Full of Wit!
By Books31
The first thing I have to say is this book gorgeous.John Rocco’s illustrations are breathtaking and the book is so professionally done that it could easily become a coffee table book that even adults would be proud to present.Of course, that leads to the next issue, this book while gorgeous, is gargantuan. This is not the type of book that someone should or even could bring on a vacation to read by the beach, instead this is a book that you read inside while it’s propped up or laid down on a table to help support the weight.Now that said, the e-book version which is easy to transport does include the gorgeous illustrations in color (if you have an e-reader or ipad that displays in color). So if you’re insistent on bringing this book to the beach then there is an available option.As for the content, Riordan has done a fantastic job, this book contains the quick wit and entertaining tone that readers have come to expect from Percy Jackson, while at the same time it does an amazing job of presenting the Greek myths in a fashion to rival Edith Hamilton’s Mythology.All in all if you’re a fan of Rick Riordan or want to learn about Greek Myths from an entertaining source then this is the book for you. Personally I think this is a book for all ages, and I whole heartedly recommend it.http://whatchamacallitreviews.blogspot.com/2014/08/percy-jacksons-greek-gods-by-rick.html
