Persy Jackson and Olympians series - Thank you Marion one more time

[dumbledore11214]

I just wanted to properly thank you for these books since I am 
finished with the last book in the series so far. Fourth one is coming 
what, next May?

I must say though - I highly highly enjoyed the books, it is non stop 
action, rather likeable main characters, FUN use of Greek mythology, 
which I know very well and enjoy a story that makes a good use of it.

BUT BUT BUT, this IS the story that I cannot truly call original, I 
really cannot.

I mean, I certainly would not call it Harry Potter rip off, but I 
certainly see rather big similarities in the set up ( abuse in school) 
and his choice of friends too.

I mean, it is one thing to borrow from mythology and make it its own, 
which I totally do not mind and even allusions to other books I do not 
mind, but here it is just I do not know, a bit too much for me.


As I said, not that I did not enjoy the story and not that it is just 
copy of HP, certainly not.


And speaking about mythology, eh, can I call main character Hercules 
in modern clothes?

So, I do recommend the book to kids, absolutely and for adults to 
enjoy a fun ride, but I do not know whether this is the book I will 
reread after series are finished.

We shall see.

Alla