The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan
I had not intended to pick this book up. I wasn’t that impressed with The Lightning Thief (although I admit to not having read the rest of the Percy Jackson series – even though I own them). But I did end up picking up The Red Pyramid and about 5 chapters in was very glad I’d done so.
Some folks are saying they don’t enjoy this book as much as the Percy Jackson series. I can tell you right now, if it came to a contest between The Lightning Thief and The Red Pyramid, in my opinion, The Red Pyramid wins hands down. I loved the alternating narration between the two Kane children, Sadie and Carter. I loved the supporting characters of Bast, Horus and Isis. I really enjoyed Riordan making this book seem as if it were a story that were actually happening and pulling the readers into the story.
Too often there’s a big cliffhanger in books that make the wait for the next one seemingly unbearable. I enjoyed the great resolution in The Red Pyramid, and although it was enough to make me want to pick up the second book, it didn’t have me throwing up my hands in frustration bemoaning the fact that the next book isn’t due out for a while.
The only criticism I really have for the book is that it seems as if Riordan threw some action scenes in just to keep a readers attention – the book could have done with a few of them gone and a shorter story because it really started to drag a bit for the last half of the book. Too much of the same old – fight after fight and me wondering just how long a few days can possibly take!
That’s my only criticism though – and overall this is a fun book, educational with regards to the Egyptian gods, full of action, good choices made by children and a book I’ll be recommending my nieces and nephews read.
I have only read The Lightning Thief but not the rest of the series because it was SO BORING. (I have very little patience for setup.) I hear the rest of them are better. Mike bought this one, but I don't know if I am going to read it.
I had some of the same problems with The Red Pyramid that I had with Percy Jackson. I had to force my way through The Lightning Thief but I couldn't figure out why. I wasn't necessarily BORED by it, I think I was maybe bored by the writing? It just seemed so lack luster.
I had a bit of the same problem with The Red Pyramid – mostly because it was just so dang long and it really felt repetitive. I did enjoy the narration style more and it was fun learning more about the Egyptian gods.
I had some of the same problems with The Red Pyramid that I had with Percy Jackson. I had to force my way through The Lightning Thief but I couldn't figure out why. I wasn't necessarily BORED by it, I think I was maybe bored by the writing? It just seemed so lack luster.
I had a bit of the same problem with The Red Pyramid – mostly because it was just so dang long and it really felt repetitive. I did enjoy the narration style more and it was fun learning more about the Egyptian gods.
Maybe boring isn't the right word. But I didn't care. The whole middle part. Just didn't care. I'm really glad my students like it, but it was not for me.
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I am a huge Rick Riordan fan. My friend's son and I talk middle reader books all the time, and last week, he rang my doorbell with a copy of The Red Pyramid for me! I'm really looking forward to reading it – especially after your review!
I will say, I was very surprised at how LONG it is!
That’s so awesome!
I definitely think it’s the better of Riordan’s books. And I was also surprised at the size of it.