Should i read percy jackson

About a year ago, the novelist Neil Gaiman delivered a lecture at the Barbican, in London, on behalf of the Reading Agency, a not-for-profit organization that promotes literacy and reading for pleasure among children and adults. They can find the stories they need to, and they bring themselves to stories. The opposite argument—that the kind of book a child has his or her nose buried in does make a difference—has been mounted elsewhere, notably by Tim Parks, in an essay that appeared on the blog of the New York Review of Books.

There he learns the skills becoming of his lineage—sword fighting looms large—and discovers his own peculiar gifts: even when injured, he is miraculously healed and empowered by water. Riordan has come up with a clever conceit, which is amusingly sustained. Medusa is the proprietress of a garden center in New Jersey that sells lifelike statuary: no prizes for guessing how the stock is replenished. Ares, the god of war, is a biker in a red muscle shirt who comes armed with a huge knife.

A detour to Las Vegas finds Percy and his pals beguiled by the attractions of a casino: video games, laser tag, indoor skiing. Serena It would make better sense to you in the long run if you did read the Percy Jackson and the Olympians before the Heroes of Olympus.

Aurora I would, simply because it makes references to stuff from PJ and includes some of the characters. You don't Have to, but it is highly recommended. Plus the first series was just really good and funny. Watching the movies is Not the same as reading them- the movies are significantly different and not as good.

Alexx Sy In my opinion, you should. It will be a bit confusing if you don't because there will be a lot of PJO references in the book and even later on in the HoO series. Frogotron I would if i were you. I think that if you read it before starting the Heroes of Olympus series, you'll really have a better feel for the characters, and already understand a lot of the background. Yassine Benrami Yes, I highly recommend that you do it for the sake of knowing the impact that Percy had with the demigods at Camp Half-Blood, and for also knowing the history of what had happened before the vents that are occurring in The Lost Hero.

Bethany I would because then you have lots more questions to be answered like who are Silena Beauregard and the Heaphestus kid whom I've forgotten his name. View all 3 comments. Ashley Morales Yes! The Percy Jackson Series basically tell you everything about all the demigod so you have to read them to fully understand the Hero's of Olympus series.

Lila Yes, you should definitely read the Percy Jackson series first. I think it would be a better experience for you to read it first otherwise the magic just won't be the same.

Also, don't even bother to watch the movies. They're simply horrid. Hope this helps! Taylor winter YES!!!!! Garham You Should if you want it to make sense. Juana It is unnecessary for you to read the Percy Jackson series before reading the Hero's of Olympus. However, characters and events from the Percy Jackson series are included in Hero's of Olympus Series so if you want to get a background of some of the characters you should reading the previous series. Bella Budzinski you should but dont have too.

Habibur Russell you can't feel the heroes of olympus series without reading the percy jackson series first. Grace yes, you do. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email. My name is Rachel and I am the creator of the Barely Bookish podcast. I also write all the short stories you see on this website. I am an avid reader and lover of all things bookish. Read more Share this post: Pinterest Facebook Twitter Tumblr.

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