The Son of Neptune - Rick Riorden

The Son of Neptune - Rick Riordan

Rating:

4.6/5           485 customer reviews

Review:

Summary

Percy is confused. When he awoke after his long sleep, he didn’t know much more than his name. His brain-fuzz is lingering, even after the wolf Lupa told him he is a demigod and trained him to fight. Somehow Percy managed to make it to the camp for half-bloods, despite the fact that he had to continually kill monsters that, annoyingly, would not stay dead. But the camp doesn't ring any bells with him.
Hazel is supposed to be dead. When she lived before, she didn’t do a very good job of it. When the Voice took over her mother and commanded Hazel to use her “gift” for an evil purpose, Hazel couldn’t say no. Now, because of her mistake, the future of the world is at risk. 
Frank is a klutz. His grandmother claims he is descended from ancient heroes and can be anything he wants to be, but he doesn’t see it. He doesn’t even know who his father is. He keeps hoping Apollo will claim him, because the only thing he is good at is archery—although not good enough to help the Fifth Cohort win at war games. His big and bulky physique makes him feel like a clumsy ox, especially in front of Hazel, his closest friend at camp. He trusts her completely—enough, even, to share the secret he holds close to his heart. 
Beginning at the “other” camp for half-bloods and extending as far north as the land beyond the gods, this breathtaking second installment in the Heroes of Olympus series introduces new demigods, revives fearsome monsters, and features other remarkable creatures, all of whom are destined to play a part in the most important quest of all: the Prophecy of Seven. 

Good Points

•  Won the Goodreads Choice Award in 2011.
• On the top three bestseller lists.
• Shows three points of view from the three main characters.
• Well written and easy to understand/follow the story.
• Very creative.

Bad Points

• Not a very developed story line.
• Characters do not contain much personality.
• Parts of the book frequently are slightly clichéd.

Overall

A great book, but not Rick Riordan's best. The characters don't contain a unique personalities, and I didn't feel the same attachment to the main characters that I would have in a better books.  On the other hand, I would read this book anytime, I really like Rick Riordan's idea of incorporating ancient Greece and Roman gods with humans in the 21st century. If you haven't read this book yet I'd definitely recommend the Percy Jackson series before you read this one.

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The Son of Neptune [The Heroes of Olympus Book 2]