“Most people get presents on their sixteenth birthday. I get a prophecy that could save or destroy the world. It happens when you’re the son of Poseidon, god of the sea. According to an ancient prophecy, I turn sixteen and the fate of the entire world is on me. But no pressure. Now Kronos, Lord of the Titans, is beginning his attack on New Yok City. And the dreaded monster Typhon is also heading our way. So it’s me and forty of my demigod friends versus untold evil…”
What is the book about?
Percy Jackson is the son of Poseidon, god of the sea, and his life may be the saviour or destruction of the world. The Great Prophecy claims that the next child of the Big Three (Zeus, Poseidon and Hades) to turn sixteen will have to make a choice that will either save or destroy Olympus, and right now Percy is 1 week away from turning sixteen and becoming the child of the prophecy, and the fate of Olympus rests on him. Now Kronos, Lord of the Titans, is on his way to New York to attack Olympus. And if that wasn’t enough another terrifying monster, Typhon, is also heading that way. There is only one way that Percy will be able to destroy Kronos and so he must bear the curse and try his hardest to keep the monsters away from Olympus. So Percy and forty other half-bloods must work together to stop the Titan’s army or at least buy the gods some more time. The fate of Olympus rests in Percy hangs and he must make the right choice before it’s too late and all is obliterated.
What were your initial thoughts on the book?
As soon as I had finished the fourth book I desperately wanted to start reading the book but I was also held back by the fact that this was the last book in the Percy Jackson series and I was not looking forward to the end. The blurb was rather intriguing and I was very curios to finally hear the prophecy that had been mentioned from the very first book. I also had a lot of unanswered questions that had been bothering me for quite some time and I was hoping that I would finally receive some answers. As soon as I started reading I was already on the edge of my seat anxiously waiting for answers and for Percy to start his adventure. The first sentence literally grabbed my attention and I immediately fell back into the magical world where Greek gods, mythical creatures and monsters were real. The first chapter was calm at first but as usual there was some danger just waiting to ruin it and from the very beginning I already knew I would enjoy the book quite a lot.
Who was your favourite character and why?
My favourite character would, again, most likely be Annabeth and I think that she is probably my favourite character in the whole series. There was always something new about her in each book that just made me like her even more and this book was not an exception. Annabeth and Luke (the half-blood currently hosting Kronos in his body) had a special relationship and they had known each other when Luke was not evil. Annabeth still held a special part in her heart for Luke and she never completely lost hope in him. I really admire this loyalty because, even though she was not siding with him, she still believed that Luke was not lost and could still be saved. This hope fuelled her and, although it was dangerous at times, it helped her get though the tough times and never lose faith in others but also herself. Annabeth was smart, brave, selfless, strong, and courageous and without her Percy would probably have never made it past his first quest. Even though some people only saw her as Percy’s friend and thought that she was not the true hero, I think that taking on the role to help someone else made her an even better hero and in the end she got the recognition she deserved.
What was your favourite part of the book and why?
It is always hard for me to choose a favourite part in a book because there are so many great ones to choose from, however, I have to say, that the decision was not too hard for this book. My favourite part would definitely be when the heroes finally get the reinforcements they need and the battle turns to their favour. I had not been expecting certain people to arrive at the scene but there they were the most unexpected characters were suddenly fighting for their lives and the lives of others. I was really happy to see so many people working together and to see even the most unfriendly faces trying to do their part. I was surprised but I had also kind of known that in the end that they would chose to help out and destroy their common enemy. This showed me that anyone is capable of change and that everyone has a little good in them (well, maybe not the Lord of the Titans), even Greek mythical characters. Another part that I really liked was the ending and I don’t wish to say much about it so I don’t spoil anything but it was amazing.
What was your overall impression of the book?
Overall Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian was a really great book and the perfect way to end such a perfect book series. It was filled with action, adventure and hope, but also death, suffering and sorrow. It had an equal balance of good and evil, but one had to succeed and I had no doubt about which side I was on. One of the reasons why I liked the book was because of how many people went to help destroy the Titans. At the start, and the middle, and a bit towards the end, there were lots of people, other than the Titans, that wanted Percy dead. These people would have been glad to see the young half-blood gone but they joined forces with him and decided to put away their deadly thoughts to face their common enemy. I really liked this because it showed me that anyone can see reason and anyone can change – and the ending also showed me that. Another thing that I liked about the book was that at the end of the Percy accepted that it was not his time to be the hero and he chose to back down and trust the enemy in order to save Olympus. He always seemed like someone who wanted to be the centre of attention at times but he chose to let someone else be in the spotlight for once and it could have been a stupid decision but, in the end, he was right. The ending was as perfect as it could have been and I just have one last thing to say about it: FINALLY! Anyway, the whole book was amazing and I really loved reading it. I am sad to say that it is the last book in the series but I am glad to see that Percy, Annabeth and the others will hopefully get some rest after so many crazy summers.
Which is your favourite book in the Percy Jackson series? (1, 2, 3, 4, or 5)
The Percy Jackson series was amazing and every book was incredible but I think that my favourite book would probably be the fifth and final one, Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian. The main reason is because it is the last book, the conclusion, and I really enjoyed the way it ended. For once, after reading a Percy Jackson book, I have not felt the need for there to be more and I am glad for that. I am also glad that there are more books to follow, in a different series and about different people, of course, but still more, and I am happy for how things ended for the book characters. Another reason why I picked this book is because, for once, all the battles that happened where all connected to the main fight and the heroes did not stray far from the main event. I was glad for this because it meant that everything had a deeper meaning and was connected a lot more. One last reason that really made the book stand out to me was how everyone, friend and foe, joined together to face Kronos and his army and make the final stand to protect Olympus. I was surprised by the people that arrived to help but I was glad that even the worst characters saw reason to help and decided to face death to help the people they once saw as enemies. It was a really good end to the series and I really enjoyed every adventure I went on with the characters. I liked every book in the Percy Jackson series and I am very glad that I made the right choice to read the books.
Would you recommend this book?
I definitely recommend reading this book after reading all the other books in the series. I think it is better for readers aged 10 or older and particularly recommend it if you liked reading it if you liked action or adventure books.
Summarise the book in one sentence. (Verdict)
An amazing end to a perfect series that will make you see the world in a new light.
Reviewed by Jimena Gutierrez Reviriego
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