Anyone can be a hero: Why I love ‘Percy Jackson & The Olympians'
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Loading... - Sharmin Islam
- 20 Sep 2022
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Though I first read the Percy Jackson books when I was 17, still, 12 years later, I think it is one of the best series I have ever read.
I am older than the characters, and yet I find new ways to love the series, laugh at its jokes and cry over the sweet, shared moments between the characters.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians spans five books, written by acclaimed author Rick Riordan. The first book of the series was published in 2005 and follows the main character, 12-year-old Percy, as he learns that the Greek gods are in fact real and that he is a demigod, the son of Poseidon, the god of the sea and rivers, creator of storms and floods, and the bringer of earthquakes and destruction. A native New Yorker, Percy learns that "Olympus" is located in his hometown, atop the Empire State Building, as the Greek capital changes with modern times.
The first book, Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief (2005), introduces Percy, his new friends, and how he adjusts to this life-changing news. We get to see Percy become a true hero as he balances normal adolescent adjustments—bullying, home drama, and navigating friendships—as well as demigod dilemmas like fighting actual gods, upsetting ancient deities, and having to battle monsters.
The writing is witty and straightforward, it sounds like a close friend you have not seen in a while is catching you up on everything you missed. The books are meant for kids, but they do not talk down to them. Read More...
