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jockgreg03's review against another edition
4.0
This book was a fun. I enjoyed the puzzles and the stories.
j_s120's review against another edition
challenging
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
it’s just short stories, but they are fun to read.
fairiesdust's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
twirl's review against another edition
2.0
The concepts and enemies in the stories were quite incredible. I was slightly disappointed that these ideas didn’t make their way into a full book since they were quite impressive. However, the stories weren’t executed in the same brilliance as the other (full length) books of the series. This book has several short stories of Percy’s adventures with some previously introduced minor characters. While it’s nice to see them in action aside Percy, but there is little character development for both Percy and the other characters.
Some of my favorite parts were the interviews. I feel like the entire book could have gone in a more casual way, similar to this. Perhaps a quiz to find out which potential god or goddess might be your parent. Some backstory on a demigod experience that Percy or another halfblood had before their realization of the truth. A story that was not from Percy’s perspective, either providing another point of view on a previously written story or an entirely new one. Stories that could be perceived more as a demigod “failure” with ample humor, brining to light a few moments where a camper didn’t succeed or just barely succeeded, in a less life-or-death way than the series (and the shorts in this book) often have.
All in all, I felt like the content of this story was a bit confusing, since part of felt fun and lighthearted while the other half was intense without the full intensity of the typical full novels, nor the comedy that Riordan often brings. I’m not sure why this book was created at all, since it doesn’t seem to fulfill any purpose aside from being extra material for consumption. I didn’t read this book back when I was a fan of the series in high school and it’s safe to say that if you skipped this one, you wouldn’t be missing too much.
Some of my favorite parts were the interviews. I feel like the entire book could have gone in a more casual way, similar to this. Perhaps a quiz to find out which potential god or goddess might be your parent. Some backstory on a demigod experience that Percy or another halfblood had before their realization of the truth. A story that was not from Percy’s perspective, either providing another point of view on a previously written story or an entirely new one. Stories that could be perceived more as a demigod “failure” with ample humor, brining to light a few moments where a camper didn’t succeed or just barely succeeded, in a less life-or-death way than the series (and the shorts in this book) often have.
All in all, I felt like the content of this story was a bit confusing, since part of felt fun and lighthearted while the other half was intense without the full intensity of the typical full novels, nor the comedy that Riordan often brings. I’m not sure why this book was created at all, since it doesn’t seem to fulfill any purpose aside from being extra material for consumption. I didn’t read this book back when I was a fan of the series in high school and it’s safe to say that if you skipped this one, you wouldn’t be missing too much.
christineponkey's review against another edition
4.0
The short stories were cute and fun to read.
I also loved the creativity of the profiles, puzzles, Percy's Summer Report and the interviews.
I also loved the creativity of the profiles, puzzles, Percy's Summer Report and the interviews.
dilchh's review against another edition
3.0
It took me a whole month to get a hold of this book, but it was all worth it. I like the short stories, though not as much as I like the series. But this book is amusing enough.
leonajasmin's review against another edition
4.0
Three fun stories to add depth to the Percy Jackson universe
perchedinthedark505's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lindak_'s review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
heartbr8kr's review against another edition
4.0
i am just in genuine shock at the entirety of this book. my jaw has been hanging open at the entire thing. first of all i love sally she’s my number one she deserves the worlds. but like omg???? just the entire time???? listen i’m no pj virgin ik the plot i was waiting for the twist but to see every little detail is just insane. to really read it all happening. and i feel like im constantly at the edge of my seat waiting for what’s next. the only complaint i would have is the pacing. but like luke is just out there. i like. insane. anyway, 4 ⭐️!