Hmmm
3 stars
Still getting into setup and meeting new characters, not a whole lot of payoff, but at least the first chapter wasn't "Jason"
Hardcover, 544 pages
German language
Published Dec. 19, 2012 by Carlsen.
4 stars
(66 reviews)
Die Balance zwischen Leben und Tod ist aus dem Gleichgewicht gekommen: Egal, welchen Monstern sich die beiden römischen Halbgötter Hazel und Frank stellen und egal, wie oft sie sie erfolgreich töten – die Bestien stehen immer wieder auf, um erneut anzugreifen. Den beiden Freunden bleibt nur noch eines: Sie können die alte Norm nur wieder herstellen, wenn sie in die Eiswüste von Alaska reisen und Thanatos, den Totengott, aus seiner Gefangenschaft befreien. Auf ihrer gefährlichen Reise begleitet sie noch ein dritter Halbgott, der neu im römischen Camp ist und sein Gedächtnis verloren hat. Angeblich ist er ein Sohn des Neptun – auch wenn er ihn bei seinem griechischen Namen, Poseidon, nennt. Er heißt Percy Jackson.
DigitalRob@ramblingreaders.org reviewed The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan (The Heroes of Olympus, #2)
Good Entry, but I'm left wanting more, in good and bad ways
4 stars
I thoroughly enjoyed this second installment in the Heroes of Olympus series. Riordan introduces us to two fantastic new characters, Hazel and Frank, whose backstories and mysterious abilities immediately captivated me. Their personal journeys, intertwined with the overarching plot, added depth and intrigue to the narrative.
However, I must admit that I grew a little impatient waiting for the mysteries surrounding Hazel and Frank to unravel. The gradual reveal of their pasts, while ultimately satisfying, felt somewhat drawn out. Additionally, the lingering question of Hazel's curse left me wanting more closure.
Furthermore, the brief introduction of a character from the Percy Jackson series initially piqued my interest, but his subsequent absence from the story left me feeling a bit perplexed.
Despite these minor quibbles, "The Son of Neptune" remains an engaging and action-packed read. Riordan's signature blend of mythology, humor, and adventure kept me hooked from beginning to end. I'm …
I thoroughly enjoyed this second installment in the Heroes of Olympus series. Riordan introduces us to two fantastic new characters, Hazel and Frank, whose backstories and mysterious abilities immediately captivated me. Their personal journeys, intertwined with the overarching plot, added depth and intrigue to the narrative.
However, I must admit that I grew a little impatient waiting for the mysteries surrounding Hazel and Frank to unravel. The gradual reveal of their pasts, while ultimately satisfying, felt somewhat drawn out. Additionally, the lingering question of Hazel's curse left me wanting more closure.
Furthermore, the brief introduction of a character from the Percy Jackson series initially piqued my interest, but his subsequent absence from the story left me feeling a bit perplexed.
Despite these minor quibbles, "The Son of Neptune" remains an engaging and action-packed read. Riordan's signature blend of mythology, humor, and adventure kept me hooked from beginning to end. I'm eager to see how the story unfolds in the next installment and how Hazel and Frank's roles develop within the larger narrative.
–This review was drafted by A.I. (Gemini) with a fairly lengthy prompt containing my opinions. Actually, most of the review is my actual prompt. I then edited the draft and have posted it. –
Marsha Woerner reviewed The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan
Review of 'The Son of Neptune' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
I have read (listened to) most of the Riordan books with Greek and Roman gods, and I really have enjoyed most of them. My younger son (currently 14, but 13 for most of them) has listened with me, and he found them enjoyable. Furthermore, they touch on the mythology of the Greek and Roman gods, and the amount of knowledge gained, just in those areas, has been significant. This particular book, focused on Poseidon, is quite different from Percy Jackson and the sea of monsters, the both of them were good.
Shawn reviewed The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan (The Heroes of Olympus, #2)
Review of 'The Son of Neptune' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
Katrina's been reading this to me and we finished last night. We're not crazy about the idea of Mother Earth being the villain, but otherwise it's much like his previous books: The scenarios are engaging, the dialogue is both realistic and fun, etc.
freezin4books reviewed The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan (The Heroes of Olympus, #2)
Review of 'The Son of Neptune' on 'Goodreads'
I'm continually impressed by how readable and fresh Riordan makes myths - originally pretty exciting tales in their own right. This series continues to capture my attention with this great cover - the cover art is almost more exciting and engaging than the story itself! Plus a great story. I can't wait for the next one!
theRealBassist reviewed The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan (The Heroes of Olympus, #2)
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5 stars
I got the book the day it came out,October fourth, on my Kindle. The Kindle version was full of errors,but the book itself was extremely good. For long time Riordan fans the book will shock you in many ways. First is the cliff-hanger ending. Riordan is good at subtle cliff-hangers,but this is entirely different. Imagine your in your room reading then you appear on a random cliff in Colorado, and you'll know how it feels. I was a little disappointed in the book,but I love it all the same. Many people thought Riordan was going to go back and forth between Annabeth and Percy. It doesn't so don't get your hopes up. I hope this doesn't persuade you against getting the book. Its still an amazing book and worthy or "classicdom". The story is full of surprises,so keep your mind open, and if some of the new roman terms confuse …
I got the book the day it came out,October fourth, on my Kindle. The Kindle version was full of errors,but the book itself was extremely good. For long time Riordan fans the book will shock you in many ways. First is the cliff-hanger ending. Riordan is good at subtle cliff-hangers,but this is entirely different. Imagine your in your room reading then you appear on a random cliff in Colorado, and you'll know how it feels. I was a little disappointed in the book,but I love it all the same. Many people thought Riordan was going to go back and forth between Annabeth and Percy. It doesn't so don't get your hopes up. I hope this doesn't persuade you against getting the book. Its still an amazing book and worthy or "classicdom". The story is full of surprises,so keep your mind open, and if some of the new roman terms confuse you consult the glossary, it helps a lot. It also helps to go into it with a little background knowledge of ancient Rome.
