i kind of just discovered that there are books about this percy jackson movie that is new in the theaters and sometime in the past i vowed to read the books first ...
i did that and i have to admit i had a fascination with the old greek myths in my younger days and so i was sucked right back in.
Rick Riodan, the author has the ability to make us want to know and for me to re read the original stories behind it all.
His background information is pretty accurate seeing as he has experience in history having been a teacher in this field and all. He presents the concept of the West in combination with the Greek gods of Olypmus and over the course of the 5 main books he mentions many myths and opens the door for everyone to expand their knowledge. Much like in the Twilight series and Harry Potter the main protagonist has much to learn and the readers knowledge develops with that of the main character.
It is my strong believe that the movie will be hugely successful and now that the books become known they will be sold too.
When you go looking for parallels you are going to find them. One really huge is Fluffy [Hagrids pet, the three headed dog] and Mrs. O'Leary [a hellhound who becomes Percy's pet, well sort of]
Okay and why, are you asking do I want to see the movie?
Look at the cast list:
kevin mckidd (greys)
melina kanakaredes (csi ny)
uma thurman
pierce brosnan
sean bean
oh and we can't forget chris columbus who was kindly directing...
what is your opinion? want to know more about the books? ask and you shall be answered
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