PERCY JACKSON'S GREEK GODS
SUMMARY
Percy Jackson's take on Greek myths. Similar to Edith Hamilton's Mythology but with a particular spin filled with wit, sarcasm, and adventure. Filled with John Rocco's illustrations.
REVIEW
The first thing I have to say is this
book gorgeous.
John Rocco’s illustrations are
breathtaking and the book is so professionally done that it could easily become
a coffee table book that even adults would be proud to present.
Of course, that leads to the next
issue, this book while gorgeous, is gargantuan. This is not the type of book
that someone should or even could bring on a vacation to read by the beach,
instead this is a book that you read inside while it’s propped up or laid down
on a table to help support the weight.
Now that said, the e-book version
which is easy to transport does include the gorgeous illustrations in color (if
you have an e-reader or ipad that displays in color). So if you’re insistent on
bringing this book to the beach then there is an available option.
As for the content, Riordan has done a
fantastic job, this book contains the quick wit and entertaining tone that
readers have come to expect from Percy Jackson, while at the same time it does
an amazing job of presenting the Greek myths in a fashion to rival Edith
Hamilton’s Mythology.
All in all if you’re a fan of Rick
Riordan or want to learn about Greek Myths from an entertaining source then
this is the book for you. Personally I think this is a book for all ages, and I
whole heartedly recommend it.
INFO
Publisher: Disney Hyperion
Published: August 19, 2014
Price: $24.99
Link to Buy: http://www.amazon.com/Percy-Jackson-Greek-Gods-Riordan-ebook/dp/B00HVMAS0W/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1408553618&sr=8-3&keywords=rick+riordan
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