Percy Jackson and the Olympians series

[marion11111]

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<dumbledore11214 at ...> wrote:
>
> I remember Marion recommending these series here, so since book four 
> was out few days ago I thought I will just say that the book is 
> absolutely wonderful - fun non stop adventure and main characters are 
> being fleshed out better and better. I also love love how author brings 
> greek myths to life in our day and age. - very funny.
> 
> 
> The only thing is though I wish author would be more subtle with 
> foreshadowing of what is going to happen at the end. Oh well, one 
> cannot have everything, I guess and heee, maybe I am wrong.
> 
> Alla
>

Hi Alla.  This is on my list to read next.  I'm glad it's a good #4 and I think the lack of 
subtlety is part of the appeal to kids.  Any kid can feel smart because they  "figured it out."  
It's a little like the obviousness of the Narnia books.  I remember reading those and feeling 
so clever.  "OMG - it's supposed to be Jesus!"  My friends and I were in such a flurry of 
excitement when we realized the connection.  Now it seems so obvious, it's painful.

marion