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|  | Author: Rick Riordan
Publisher: Disney Hyperion Books for Children
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Rating:  169 reviews
Sales Rank: 87
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Pages: 400
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.7 x 1.4
ISBN: 1423101472
EAN: 9781423101475
ASIN: 1423101472
Publication Date: May 5, 2009
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Condition: Brand new copy, no ugly remainder marks.
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 Last of the first. May 6, 2009
M. M. Rose
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
If your'e wondering what I mean by that title, at the acknowledgments, Riordan says "As the first camp-half blood series draws to a close,I must thank all who have stayed with me." So,I sincerely hope that he does write more books, and that they are as good as these. So, any ways, down to the pros and cons.
Pros:
*The whole idea of the series that the Olympians are alive in the twenty-first century.
*The fact that there is not a super corny, lame ending like in Harry Potter( J.K.Rowling, you could have just killed ron instead of lupin!)
*There are many funny and serious moments,but not too much of either.
Cons:
*Not really anything.
So,in short, here I am, an 11 year old who has hopefully convinced you to READ THIS SERIES!
Bittersweet and Fantastic! May 6, 2009
Doug
3 out of 7 found this review helpful
I think this book cements my feeling that this is the greatest book series ever. The Last Olympian was a great book, the most action packed yet. The battles never ended!! Until the end of course........
Loose ends were tied up nicely, though I'm always sad when a series ends. It's like saying goodbye to family. Definetly get this book! Five stars for sure!
 Olympus or bust! May 6, 2009
Christopher Lingel (Chicago, IL)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
So here it is. The final chapter in the "Olympians" series.
Sometimes I wonder whether a more in-depth knowledge of Greek mythology would enhance or diminish my fondness for these books. I admit that the concept of the half-god children, usually identified through their dyslexia (god-based vision an' all), and ADHD (in-born battle awareness) is just...well....COOL!
And yet I wonder if the ancient Greek scholars, when they were struggling to explain natural disasters, the moving sun, and so many other things, knew that one day I'd be sitting in my home reading a book where the illegitimate son of Posiedon sat chatting with his father (who wears a Hawaiian shirt and Bermuda shorts) on the beach while fishing up sea monsters the size of skyscrapers ("Too small for eating, the game wardens would through a fit if I didn't throw that one back."), would have looked at each other and decided "You know what...let's NOT try to explain this stuff."
I get the feeling that serious Greek theology scholars in the world would cluck their tongues and grumble about inaccuracies in the gods' personalities. Thankfully though, I don't know if that particular crowd is prone to perusing the childrens section at bookstores.
But I digress.
I shall assume that those of you who are reading this, or are ordering the book, will have read the first four installments. You know where the story will pick up. Percy and friends will face off against the Titan Kronos and his horde. Which in some ways makes this review a little silly. You've already made your choice.
So I give you only this: get the book and finish the story.
This is by far the most action-packed of the series. The story begins with a lightning strike on one of the Titan strongholds and then simply doesn't let up. Battles, battles, battles. There's a mix-up in Hades along the banks of the River Styx, a standoff on the bridges of Manhattan, a throwdown between an array of the greatest of the gods and the mightiest of the Titans, and the epic last stand in the lobby of the Empire State Building. And if that list doesn't make you giggle on the inside, this isn't the book for you.
Oh sure, there are a few chapters between battles, but they exist simply to allow the characters -- or maybe just the readers -- to catch their breath, mourn the inevitable death of a character, or try to tell Percy something without actually telling him anything.
That last point is actually mildly annoying, but I suppose I must concede to the idea that any story involving prophecies will be frustrating in that regard. Since the characters aren't supposed to understand them, neither are we readers. The story even ends with a prophecy that we also aren't supposed to understand, unless it's hinting at a sequal series.
Stupid prophecies.
That aside, this is a worthy series. If you haven't read any of the others, pick up "The Lightning Thief" and get started. It is well written, quite enjoyable, and hey -- if it gets kids interested in learning something about ancient Greek mythology...I'm ok with that too.
AWESOME BOOK! May 6, 2009
dontcallmejosh
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book had everything. I am always nervous when reading the last in a series because the author has a monumental chance to mess everything up. Riordin didn't. It was great. Had me on the edge of my seat. I stayed up for two hour after I had already been up for 24 hours just to finish. Couldn't put it down.
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