The Lightning thief

by Rick Riordan

No cover — Rick Riordan: The Lightning thief (2006, Miramax books)

Published Aug. 8, 2006 by Miramax books.

ISBN:: 978-978-141-773-3

(74 reviews)

Twelve-year-old Percy Jackson is on the most dangerous quest of his life. With the help of a satyr and a daughter of Athena, Percy must journey across the United States to catch a thief who has stolen the original weapon of mass destruction—Zeus’ master bolt. Along the way, he must face a host of mythological enemies determined to stop him. Most of all, he must come to terms with a father he has never known, and an Oracle that has warned him of betrayal by a friend.

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KnitAFett reviewed The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson and the Olympians (1))

Some of the words are definitely dated at this point.

4 stars

It's always weird reading books from almost 20 years ago and realizing how much things have changed. I know that this is a kids book from the early 2000s, but oh man, some of the words used to describe the characters. Anyone that Percy didn't really care for got a heafty heaping of harsh critiques on physical appearances.

Overall, though, found this to be enjoyable. The story moved along at a good pace and nothing really slogged. It became a little predictable, but it was written for children and not adults, so I didn't hold that against it.

Overall, I think my kiddos would enjoy this as they are both very much into Greek gods at this time, and I wanted a fun series that they could dive into that's not Harry Potter because I can't let them think it's ok to support the atrocity that is JK Rowling. This …

João-Luis reviewed The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson and the Olympians (1))

Review of 'The Lightning Thief' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

7/10

Kadomi reviewed The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson and the Olympians (1))

Review of 'The Lightning Thief' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

This middle grade book would have been one of my absolute favorites in my youth, and I loved it now too. I love Greek mythology, and this is basically Greek mythology meets modern urban fantasy.

Perseus Jackson, short Percy, is a problem student who can never settle down anywhere. His mother lives with his detestable step-father in New York, and he gets moved from boarding school to boarding school. But one day something changes, when his math teacher turns into a Fury and tries to attack him. He eventually finds out that he is actually a demi-god, the offspring of Poseidon with his mortal mother, and that there's a whole camp full of children like him.

But war is brewing amongst the three major gods Zeus, Poseidon and Hades because Zeus' bolt was stolen, and Percy is sent on a quest with Grover the Satyr, and Athena's daughter Annabeth, to …

Gossamerchild reviewed The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson and the Olympians (1))

Review of 'The Lightning Thief' on 'Storygraph'

4 stars

I really loved this book. Great fantasy. Percy is a half-blood, the son of a mortal woman and Poseidon, god of the sea. He also happens to be the prime suspect in the theft of Zeus' thunderbolt. So Percy and his buds (Annabeth, the daughter of Athena, and Grover, a satyr) set out on their quest to prevent World War II. Really well-written, and not condescending as so many teen books can be.

Chad Nelson reviewed The Lightning Thief (Movie Tie-in Edition) (Percy Jackson and the Olympians) by Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson and the Olympians)

Great YA fun

4 stars

A fun engaging story to share to with my 11yo.

bee reviewed The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson and the Olympians (1))

Review of 'The Lightning Thief' on 'Goodreads'

3 stars

So Riordan is a great writer, but oh my god this book was frustrating. I will read the rest of the series because everyone loves it. Hope it gets better. Stans don’t come for me. lol

Arturo Urbanos reviewed Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan

Review of 'Percy Jackson' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

Soy incapaz de ponerle 4 estrellas al final de esta saga. Con esta relectura he podido analizar mejor todo y la verdad es que me ha sorprendido porque hay muchas cosas que con una primera lectura no te das cuenta. Para mí ha sido un final digno.
PD: Ya me he organizado la relectura de la siguiente saga y estoy deseando seguir ❤

patchworkbunny reviewed Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

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5 stars

If you're interested in Greek mythology, I'm sure you'll find this an amusing read. I especially liked Medusa's current ocupation though I enjoyed guessing the mythological creature/god throughout. Top notch children's fiction.