The Sea of Monsters

by Rick Riordan

Hardcover, 279 pages

English language

Published March 31, 2006 by Miramax Books/Hyperion Books for Children.

ISBN:: 978-0-7868-5686-2
OCLC Number:: 731330904

(104 reviews)

When Thalia’s tree is mysteriously poisoned, the magical borders of Camp Half-Blood begin to fail. Now Percy and his friends have just days to find the only magic item powerful to save the camp before it is overrun by monsters. The catch: they must sail into the Sea of Monsters to find it. Along the way, Percy must stage a daring rescue operation to save his old friend Grover, and he learns a terrible secret about his own family, making him question whether being the son of Poseidon is an honor or a curse.

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Utena reviewed The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #2)

Grover in a Wedding Dress

5 stars

Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters follows the adventures of Percy Jackson and his two friends, Annabeth and Grover, after the events of Book One. Percy has returned to his mother's home has started a brand new school and has met a new friend named Tyson, but Percy has been dreaming of Grover being chased down a set of stores by a much larger creature and Camp Half-Blood is suffering from numerous attacks by some mysterious enemy bent on poisoning the tree that protect the outer edges of the camp.

Percy must save the tree and sets out on a quest to find the legendary Golden Fleece, a mythological artifact with healing properties that could save Thalia, Zeus' daughter, and save Grover from the dreaded Cyclops Polyphemus. Navigating the Bermuda Triangle and trying to keep themselves alive won't be easy but Percy knows the fate of the camp rests …

Throughout the journey, Percy's loyalty and friendship are tested, and he also learns more about his abilities and destiny as a demigod. He must make difficult choices and face dangerous adversaries to complete the quest and save the camp.

Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters explores themes of bravery, heroism, friendship, and the power of destiny. It is a thrilling adventure filled with humor, action, and references to Greek mythology. The book has gained popularity for its engaging storytelling and relatable characters, particularly for its target audience of young adult readers.

Ed reviewed Percy Jackson e gli dei dell'Olimpo: Il mare dei mostri by Rick Riordan

Il più debole della saga

3 stars

Libro chiaramente di transizione per aggiungere qualche personaggio (interessantissimo, sia chiaro) e far evolvere la situazione lasciata in sospeso dal primo titolo.

Gossamerchild reviewed The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson & the Olympians, #2)

Review of 'The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 2)' on 'Storygraph'

4 stars

Percy and his friends must find Grover, who was ensnared by Polyphemus and also steal back the Golden Fleece in order to save their Half-Blood Camp from utter destruction. Love the Greek mythology and the characters are fun to watch develop.

patchworkbunny reviewed The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #2)

Review of 'The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 2)' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

I just love the humour in these books and how they make Greek mythology so accessible. I even learned about some mythological creatures I hadn't heard of before. Makes me want to go watch Jason and the Argonauts again!

Mark Philpot reviewed The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #2)

Review of 'The Sea of Monsters' on 'Goodreads'

3 stars

Ok, so Harry Potter this series is not, but it's decently entertaining. Year two for Percy starts with a bang and the adventure continues without a hiccup, this time seeking the Golden Fleece.

The problem is there is essentially no character development. There is no suspense either because the writing style just lays out flatly (X happens, then Y, then Z... etc). Which is really a shame because there could be some interesting exploration in the world Riordan has laid out. It just doesn't feel like there is much at stake even though supposedly "the whole world is in peril."

However, the ending adds a wrinkle I wasn't expecting. I'm curious how Riordan is going to play it...

astroMD reviewed The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #2)

Review of 'The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 2)' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

The second installment in the series doesn't disappoint. Fast-paced and action packed, the story begins to settle and we begin to see where the plot is headed in the overall series. I especially enjoyed learning more about Annabeth and Chiron's history and based on the author's tantalizing bit of revealed information, it's not hard to see the roles these two characters will play in the end.