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Author Topic: Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan  (Read 2137 times)

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Offline RoseofLima

Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan
« on: May 26, 2018, 04:41:12 PM »
Hey!
I was just wondering...
Has anybody here read the above series?
If so, would they recommend it?
Thank you!
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Offline Jaynek

Re: Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2018, 06:00:13 PM »
I do not recommend it at all.  The basic premise is that Greek gods really exist and mate with humans, creating "demi-gods".  The main character is one of these.  So, it promotes pagan religion and subtly diminishes true religion.

Not in the first book, but later in the series, a ɧoɱosɛҳųαƖ character is introduced.  At first, he just has an unrequited crush on another male character.  Later he gets the "happy ending" of finding a boyfriend.
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Offline RoseofLima

Re: Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan
« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2018, 06:19:34 PM »
I assume you are talking about Nico DiAngelo. :) I have a bunch of NO friends who "love" the series.
Thank you for your feedback, Jaynek!
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Offline RoseofLima

Re: Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan
« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2018, 06:30:06 PM »
I basically have read the books, considering the amount of information I got from my friends, however, since they are all NO, I felt it would be helpful to get feedback from a trad. I do think the premise is interesting though, and Annabeth and Thalia are interesting characters. However, I will not actually read the books considering the perils! Thanks! 
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Offline Jaynek

Re: Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan
« Reply #4 on: May 26, 2018, 06:37:46 PM »
I didn't see anything wrong with them years ago, when I attended the NO.  I think I am more sensitive to this sort of thing now.  I let my children read them because I thought it was a way for them to learn about Greek mythology.

The characters of Annabeth and Thalia are interesting, but they reinforce feminist ideas about how women should behave.  They are tough fighters and exhibit few traditionally feminine characteristics. 
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