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renuked's review
4.0
This only lost a star because it was too short. Not enough at all. But it was still beyond awesome, I've wanted this to happen since Drew and Lacey showed up in the Kane Chronicles. Rick Riordan delivers!
ajit's review
4.0
Its the first official cross-over and its a short story... It was a good read but it lacked the pure awesomeness that we find in the novel by Rick Riordan.
mehsi's review
4.0
So I have to be honest, I read this for a challenge, I haven't read any of the Percy Jackson stuff (only saw the first movie), and I never heard of Carter and his series.
However, it seems that is not a problem for this book. You still get introductions and stuff is well explained, so even when I didn't read any of the other books in the series that are mentioned, I could still easily follow the story and enjoy it.
And enjoy it I did. I laughed aloud several times because the bantering between Percy and Carter was just fantastic. They are opposites, not only in personality, but also in the way that Percy is fighting Greek stuff and Carter is doing Egyptian stuff. Stuff that made sense for one person, didn't make sense for the other person and visa versa. It was brilliant to see them both be confused at each other. Why is he holding a sword that is all bended? Why is that guy talking about Tartarus? And then the whole conversation about whose crocodile it was, loved it!
Percy's comments about stuff was also fantastic. Here are a few sentences I just have to share with you all:
'What the creeping crud is that? he demanded. 'You're inside a giant glowing chicken-man!'
'So this monster, this pet-suck-o or whatever -'
...but what happened to your sword? It's all bent.'
The battle with the crocodile was exciting and fun!
I really loved the Egyptian mythology part, I am a big fan of that time period and I love to read and watch anything related to Ancient Egypt. I guess I will be sure to see if I can find Carter's books in my library (small chance, but who knows).
All in all, this was a highly enjoyable read, I was worried I might not have a clue what was happening, but I found out that I never needed to worry about anything. :) I would recommend this book to everyone.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
However, it seems that is not a problem for this book. You still get introductions and stuff is well explained, so even when I didn't read any of the other books in the series that are mentioned, I could still easily follow the story and enjoy it.
And enjoy it I did. I laughed aloud several times because the bantering between Percy and Carter was just fantastic. They are opposites, not only in personality, but also in the way that Percy is fighting Greek stuff and Carter is doing Egyptian stuff. Stuff that made sense for one person, didn't make sense for the other person and visa versa. It was brilliant to see them both be confused at each other. Why is he holding a sword that is all bended? Why is that guy talking about Tartarus? And then the whole conversation about whose crocodile it was, loved it!
Percy's comments about stuff was also fantastic. Here are a few sentences I just have to share with you all:
'What the creeping crud is that? he demanded. 'You're inside a giant glowing chicken-man!'
'So this monster, this pet-suck-o or whatever -'
...but what happened to your sword? It's all bent.'
The battle with the crocodile was exciting and fun!
I really loved the Egyptian mythology part, I am a big fan of that time period and I love to read and watch anything related to Ancient Egypt. I guess I will be sure to see if I can find Carter's books in my library (small chance, but who knows).
All in all, this was a highly enjoyable read, I was worried I might not have a clue what was happening, but I found out that I never needed to worry about anything. :) I would recommend this book to everyone.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
kberry513's review
4.0
I've been wondering how they were going to deal with both pantheons colliding, considering how the Greek/Roman conflict went. I enjoyed seeing Carter and Percy come together, although I'm a little disappointed that it was for such a brief period of time and that it sounds like it'll only be in times of dire need. I'm guessing the person who called the crocodile was Setne.
ayetreads's review
4.0
omg!!! first part was amazing the middle kind of went slow for me but the ending! oh the ending was fantastic like any other riordan books! it leaves me wanting more! and there is my hasty review, thank you.
luisaroesch's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
chthonicgod's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
4.5
bl47's review
adventurous
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.75