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A review by bhumikabv
Demigods and Monsters: Your Favorite Authors on Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series by Rick Riordan
5.0
This book is a collection of essays written by different writers on the topic of Percy Jackson series, compiled by Rick Riordan to provide readers fresh perspectives on this beloved series. The topics ranged from who is the best parent to monsters in retail business to Ancient vs Modern heroes and many more. They were all so insightful. Some of them were quite funny and some of them- even though I didn't really agree with their perspectives, were thought provoking.
My favourite ones are~
1. The Greek Hero—New and Improved! by [a:Hilari Bell|145129|Hilari Bell|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1296675577p2/145129.jpg]
This compared the heroes from the Greek myths to the ones in Riordan's books- showing how drastically their morals, principles and maturity have changed- for the good.
2. As Bad as They Wanna Be by [a:Hilary Wagner|3408212|Hilary Wagner|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1650286256p2/3408212.jpg]
This essay breaks down the characters of Hades and Nico, delving deep into their actions and what led them to do so. And why even though outcasted by their family, they are not as evil as they are potrayed to be.
3. Dionysus: Who Let Him Run a Summer Camp? by [a:Ellen Steiber|144814|Ellen Steiber|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png]
This one provided a thorough history of Dionysus, his personality, his extreme nature and everything in between.
Out of the 15 essays, these 3 really resonated with my views. It truly showed how much Rick Riordan has impacted people all around the world with this fabulous series.
The last essay, A Glossary of Ancient Greek Myth by [a:Nigel Rodgers|206531|Nigel Rodgers|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png], is just what it says- a glossary. It provides A to Z explanations of Greek mythology terms, characters and other relevant matter. So, if you need to freshen up your memory on a particular topic, just turn to the last chapter!
One thing I loved the most is how the writers added snippets from the Percy Jackson series to accompany their point of views. It was fun reminiscing the scenes from the books while reading the essays.
Overall, if you enjoy reading other people's perspectives and thoughts on the Percy Jackson series, this book is a must-read.
My favourite ones are~
1. The Greek Hero—New and Improved! by [a:Hilari Bell|145129|Hilari Bell|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1296675577p2/145129.jpg]
This compared the heroes from the Greek myths to the ones in Riordan's books- showing how drastically their morals, principles and maturity have changed- for the good.
2. As Bad as They Wanna Be by [a:Hilary Wagner|3408212|Hilary Wagner|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1650286256p2/3408212.jpg]
This essay breaks down the characters of Hades and Nico, delving deep into their actions and what led them to do so. And why even though outcasted by their family, they are not as evil as they are potrayed to be.
3. Dionysus: Who Let Him Run a Summer Camp? by [a:Ellen Steiber|144814|Ellen Steiber|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png]
This one provided a thorough history of Dionysus, his personality, his extreme nature and everything in between.
Out of the 15 essays, these 3 really resonated with my views. It truly showed how much Rick Riordan has impacted people all around the world with this fabulous series.
The last essay, A Glossary of Ancient Greek Myth by [a:Nigel Rodgers|206531|Nigel Rodgers|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png], is just what it says- a glossary. It provides A to Z explanations of Greek mythology terms, characters and other relevant matter. So, if you need to freshen up your memory on a particular topic, just turn to the last chapter!
One thing I loved the most is how the writers added snippets from the Percy Jackson series to accompany their point of views. It was fun reminiscing the scenes from the books while reading the essays.
Overall, if you enjoy reading other people's perspectives and thoughts on the Percy Jackson series, this book is a must-read.