Written in a way which is appealing to children and adults alike, I think just about anyone could be entertained by this book. The dialogue is witty and sharp. While the story is completely fantastic, the characters come off as very realistic. The pace was well done as there was a new obstacle every few chapters, yet each was unique and unexpected.
Percy- Our young hero, he is unassuming and delightfully fresh. Told from his point of view, the story is honest about his short comings as well as his strengths. He is very singular in his lineage. I can't recall ever having read a book about a son of Poseidon, and this is certainly a creative twist.
Annabeth- Brave and intelligent, she is probably the real leader. Annabeth is resourceful and gets Percy and Grover out of quite a few messes using her cunning.
Grover- Probably my favorite character, if only for his humor. He is always doubting himself, but comes through for his friends when they need him. I predict he will be successful in whatever pursuit he chooses, quest or finding Pan.
Mr. D- Also a very humorous character, but in a more sharp, sarcastic way. He's grumpy and wonderful, and I hope to see more of him.
Chiron- I really wish we'd gotten more of him because I think he would have been a wealth of Greek history and stories. Since I'm sure we'll visit camp again, he will definitely pop up.
Clarisse- Quite a little bully, but after meeting her dad, Ares, I can understand why. She is the perfect example of children being bullies when their parents aren't too kind either.
Overall, I enjoyed the characters. However, I will admit that the trio of Percy, Grover, and Annabeth reminded me very much of Harry, Ron, and Hermione. The reluctant hero, comic-relief best friend/side kick, and the know-it-all girl who pokes fun at the two boys.
This was a crazy adventure. It was none too serious, but still kept me guessing what would happen next, which is odd for a children's book, at least for me. There were some great twists and turns, especially at the end. I really enjoyed the predicaments that the three MCs got into: Medusa's "lair", the casino, and of course, Hades
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