The Lightning Thief

[Soveliss]

I just started the lightning thief, ok i'm at page 158, and i was wondering who here finished or is reading the book and if they like it (i like it alot)

[Fireball.Man.Guy.]

I read both books and am anxiously awaiting the third. I think they're really great, perfectly lengthed reads.

[Raistlin1040]

Good stuff.

[kpenguin]

Eh. I didn't really like either of the books. The concept is good, but I don't really like the actually writing or the way the characters are written.

[Uberblah]

Great book. I can't find the second one though. I know it's out but no book store near me has it. I'm pissed. BTW what's happening where you're at? I haven't read it in about a year or half a year. Around that time period.

[Jerthanis]

Who's the author and what's the genre?

I really enjoy reading fantasy and sci-fi books and would be glad to give this "Lightning Thief" a try.

[kpenguin]

The Lightning Thief, by Rick Riordan, is a fantasy about a boy who learns he is the son of Poesidon and is sent to a summer camp for divine progeny (and there are many). Being the son of one of the three most powerful gods in the Greek pantheon, he is obligated to go on a quest to save the world by finding Zeus's missing thunderbolt. I find it very similar to Harry Potter.

[Vespe Ratavo]

Not bad, not bad at all. Really into Greek stuff now what with 300 and all, and I've been nosing around for the sequel.

[Obsidian Blade]

I thought it was an excellent book, and the sequel was good, but not as good. It's a shame he targeted young teens for the age group, because I think it would also make a great adult fiction. I especially like the way Rick Riordan transforms the old greek gods into modern ones. I'm waiting for the third... and apparently someone's making a movie of it.
For some reason, it seems to be more popular over here then in the US, where Rick Riordan lives... odd.

[Soveliss]

I finished the book and it was great! I'm on to the second book now (pg. 97) and about the movie, it is'nt 100% sure of being made yet, if it is the director is going to be the same guy that made harry potter. The third book is out now as soon as I finish the sea of monsters I'm gonna read it.

[Soveliss]

I am now on the 3rd book

[Obsidian Blade]

It's out?? What's it called?

[Uberblah]

Now the third's out? I still need to read the second. Damn I need to get to a bookstore.

[Soveliss]

Titan's Curse is the name of the third book

[Uberblah]

Wait I thought that was #2. If that's #3, then what's the title of #2?

[Sereneprophet]

Wow, you learn something new every day. This series sounds very cool, I will see if I can find it and give my thoughts. Thanks!

[Obsidian Blade]

Wait I thought that was #2. If that's #3, then what's the title of #2?

Sea of Monsters. You do need to get to a bookstore :smalltongue:.

[Uberblah]

Sea of Monsters. You do need to get to a bookstore :smalltongue:.

[Stu Griffin]If only I had the money...[/Stu Griffin]

[Soveliss]

the third book was great better than the second but not quite as good as the first