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The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #2)
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bookshelves: almost-fav, fantasy, middle-grade, young-adult, adapted
Apr 07, 2014
bookshelves: almost-fav, fantasy, middle-grade, young-adult, adapted
Tyson 4Ever.
Some time after the events of The Lighting Thief, Camp Half Blood protection spells starts waning to the point of almost breaking apart completely, leaving its borders wide open and unprotected from monster attacks. Upon the impending destruction of the only haven left for demigods, Percy, Annabeth, Tyson and Clarisse embark on a desperate quest to find the Golden Fleece, the only sacred relic capable of healing Thalia’s Tree and restore its defensive powers. On a separate plane, Grover missing and possibly subject of a fatal destiny. His time running short, or maybe already too late.
This was a fantastic sequel. Percy and Annabeth great as always, Clarisse still hateful but scoring some redeeming points, but of all the characters the ever innocent and selfless Tyson was the one that truly captured my heart. Amazing character development. A bit slowly paced compared to the first installment, but still fully action packed. Some epic memorable moments and incredible battles against mythological figures like giants, Hydra, Scylla, Charybdis, Circe and Polyphemus, among others. Luke was also there. And you gotta love the Hippocampi! The ending was spectacular, hilarious, crazy, and terrible. And an absolutely mind blowing cliffhanger to seal the deal. (view spoiler)
*** The movie (2013) was a somewhat better adaptation, at least compared to the disappointing first. Fairly faithful to the book, and averagely entertaining. Thank god Head replaced Brosnan as Chiron! Lerman and Daddario a bit more seasoned and convincing this time. Ambience, pacing and ending good enough, I guess. Nevertheless, despite some things done right, the sequel was yet again overall not convincing and failed to hit all the right spots, and by far. Acceptable enough to be watched, yet not enjoyable enough to be worth it. I love the series, but regarding the movies, I can live without, and I’m not surprised this was the last one to be filmed.
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PERSONAL NOTE :
[2006] [279p] [Fantasy] [YA] [Highly Recommendable]
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★★★★☆ 1. The Lightning Thief
★★★★☆ 2. The Sea of Monsters [4.5]
★★★★★ 3. The Titan's Curse
★★★★☆ 4. The Battle of the Labyrinth
★★★★☆ 5. The Last Olympian [4.5]
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Tyson x100Pre.
Algún tiempo después de los eventos de El Ladron del Rayo, las protecciones mágicas del Campamento Mestizo empiezan a menguar hasta el punto de casi romperse completamente, dejando abierta sus fronteras y totalmente desprotegida para ataques de monstruos. Ante la inminente destrucción del único refugio para los semidioses, Percy, Annabeth, Tyson y Clarisse se embarcan en una desesperada misión para hallar Vellocino de Oro, la única reliquia sagrada capaz de curar el Arbol de Thalia y restaurar sus poderes defensivos. En otro plano separado, Grover ausente y posiblemente sujeto a un fatal destino. Su tiempo acabándose rápidamente, o tal vez ya es demasiado tarde.
Esta fue una secuela fantástica. Percy y Annabeth geniales como siempre, Clarisse todavía odiosa pero anotando algunos puntos de redención, pero de todos los personajes el siempre inocente y gentil Tyson fue el que verdaderamente capturó mi corazón. Asombroso desarrollo de personajes. Un poco más lenta comparada con la primera entrega, pero aun así completamente cargada de acción. Algunos memorables y épicos momentos y sorprendentes batallas contra figuras mitológicas como gigantes, Hidra, Escila, Caribdis, Circe y Polifemo, entre otros. Luke también estuvo ahí. ¡Y hay que amar esos Hipocampos! El final espectacular, hilarante, loco, y terrible. Y un gancho final que absolutamente vuela la mente para cerrar el trato. (view spoiler)
*** La película (2013) es una algo mejor adaptación, al menos comparada con la decepcionante primera. Decentemente fiel al libro, y entretenidamente promedio. ¡Gracias a dios que Head reemplazó a Brosnan como Quirón! Lerman y Daddario un poco más experimentados y convincentes esta vez. Ambiente, ritmo y final suficientemente buenos, supongo. Sin embargo, a pesar de algunas cosas hechas bien, la secuela otra vez en conjunto no convence y falla en pegar en todos los puntos importantes, y por lejos. Suficientemente aceptable para ser vista, pero no lo suficientemente disfrutable para que valga la pena. Amo la serie, pero con respecto a las películas podría vivir sin ellas, y no me sorprende que esta fuera la última en ser filmada.
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NOTA PERSONAL :
[2006] [279p] [Fantasía] [Joven Adulto] [Altamente Recomendable]
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Some time after the events of The Lighting Thief, Camp Half Blood protection spells starts waning to the point of almost breaking apart completely, leaving its borders wide open and unprotected from monster attacks. Upon the impending destruction of the only haven left for demigods, Percy, Annabeth, Tyson and Clarisse embark on a desperate quest to find the Golden Fleece, the only sacred relic capable of healing Thalia’s Tree and restore its defensive powers. On a separate plane, Grover missing and possibly subject of a fatal destiny. His time running short, or maybe already too late.
This was a fantastic sequel. Percy and Annabeth great as always, Clarisse still hateful but scoring some redeeming points, but of all the characters the ever innocent and selfless Tyson was the one that truly captured my heart. Amazing character development. A bit slowly paced compared to the first installment, but still fully action packed. Some epic memorable moments and incredible battles against mythological figures like giants, Hydra, Scylla, Charybdis, Circe and Polyphemus, among others. Luke was also there. And you gotta love the Hippocampi! The ending was spectacular, hilarious, crazy, and terrible. And an absolutely mind blowing cliffhanger to seal the deal. (view spoiler)
*** The movie (2013) was a somewhat better adaptation, at least compared to the disappointing first. Fairly faithful to the book, and averagely entertaining. Thank god Head replaced Brosnan as Chiron! Lerman and Daddario a bit more seasoned and convincing this time. Ambience, pacing and ending good enough, I guess. Nevertheless, despite some things done right, the sequel was yet again overall not convincing and failed to hit all the right spots, and by far. Acceptable enough to be watched, yet not enjoyable enough to be worth it. I love the series, but regarding the movies, I can live without, and I’m not surprised this was the last one to be filmed.
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PERSONAL NOTE :
[2006] [279p] [Fantasy] [YA] [Highly Recommendable]
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★★★★☆ 1. The Lightning Thief
★★★★☆ 2. The Sea of Monsters [4.5]
★★★★★ 3. The Titan's Curse
★★★★☆ 4. The Battle of the Labyrinth
★★★★☆ 5. The Last Olympian [4.5]
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Tyson x100Pre.
Algún tiempo después de los eventos de El Ladron del Rayo, las protecciones mágicas del Campamento Mestizo empiezan a menguar hasta el punto de casi romperse completamente, dejando abierta sus fronteras y totalmente desprotegida para ataques de monstruos. Ante la inminente destrucción del único refugio para los semidioses, Percy, Annabeth, Tyson y Clarisse se embarcan en una desesperada misión para hallar Vellocino de Oro, la única reliquia sagrada capaz de curar el Arbol de Thalia y restaurar sus poderes defensivos. En otro plano separado, Grover ausente y posiblemente sujeto a un fatal destino. Su tiempo acabándose rápidamente, o tal vez ya es demasiado tarde.
Esta fue una secuela fantástica. Percy y Annabeth geniales como siempre, Clarisse todavía odiosa pero anotando algunos puntos de redención, pero de todos los personajes el siempre inocente y gentil Tyson fue el que verdaderamente capturó mi corazón. Asombroso desarrollo de personajes. Un poco más lenta comparada con la primera entrega, pero aun así completamente cargada de acción. Algunos memorables y épicos momentos y sorprendentes batallas contra figuras mitológicas como gigantes, Hidra, Escila, Caribdis, Circe y Polifemo, entre otros. Luke también estuvo ahí. ¡Y hay que amar esos Hipocampos! El final espectacular, hilarante, loco, y terrible. Y un gancho final que absolutamente vuela la mente para cerrar el trato. (view spoiler)
*** La película (2013) es una algo mejor adaptación, al menos comparada con la decepcionante primera. Decentemente fiel al libro, y entretenidamente promedio. ¡Gracias a dios que Head reemplazó a Brosnan como Quirón! Lerman y Daddario un poco más experimentados y convincentes esta vez. Ambiente, ritmo y final suficientemente buenos, supongo. Sin embargo, a pesar de algunas cosas hechas bien, la secuela otra vez en conjunto no convence y falla en pegar en todos los puntos importantes, y por lejos. Suficientemente aceptable para ser vista, pero no lo suficientemente disfrutable para que valga la pena. Amo la serie, pero con respecto a las películas podría vivir sin ellas, y no me sorprende que esta fuera la última en ser filmada.
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NOTA PERSONAL :
[2006] [279p] [Fantasía] [Joven Adulto] [Altamente Recomendable]
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Fantastic review, Federico! yay for the second instalment being nearly as great as the first! my fingers are crossed that the third does not shockingly disappoint :) x
Chantel wrote: "Fantastic review, Federico! yay for the second instalment being nearly as great as the first! my fingers are crossed that the third does not shockingly disappoint :) x"
Thank you Chantel! With the exception of a few in between novellas, all of them were absolutely fantastic <3
Thank you Chantel! With the exception of a few in between novellas, all of them were absolutely fantastic <3
Kate (Kenji’s Version) wrote: "Love the review! Haha yess Tyson4ever 😭"
Thank you Kate! So sad Tyson's protagonism was only limited to this book :'(
Thank you Kate! So sad Tyson's protagonism was only limited to this book :'(
Debra wrote: "Glad you are enjoying this series! Great review, Federico! I agree, Tyson is a great character."
Thank you Debra! So glad you loved it too :D
Thank you Debra! So glad you loved it too :D
Thibault wrote: "Always love a good sequel. Good review, Federico."
An excellent one :D. Thank you Thibault!
An excellent one :D. Thank you Thibault!
Srivalli wrote: "A worthy sequel indeed. It sure enhances the reading experience. Excellent review, Federico. :)"
This series is excellence <3. Thank you Srivalli !
This series is excellence <3. Thank you Srivalli !
AngelFA wrote: "It sounds an epic book! So glad you enjoyed this one. Great review, Federico!"
Epic series :) . Thank you Angel!
Epic series :) . Thank you Angel!
Shey wrote: "Sounds great, Federico! Glad to hear Tyson won you over in this one. 😀"
He was the best <3. Thank you Shey :D !
He was the best <3. Thank you Shey :D !
Excellent review, Feddie! This is one series for which I am surely going to only read the books and not watch the movies. Eager to see how the rest of the series worked out for you. :)
Rosh [busy month; will catch up soon!] wrote: "Excellent review, Feddie! This is one series for which I am surely going to only read the books and not watch the movies. Eager to see how the rest of the series worked out for you. :)"
Thank you Rosh! Such a fantastic series <3. People often compare it to Harry Potter. I haven't read that one yet but. The comparison alone says a lot!
Thank you Rosh! Such a fantastic series <3. People often compare it to Harry Potter. I haven't read that one yet but. The comparison alone says a lot!
I know I read all these when they first came out, but I hardly remember anything other than the first book. Glad to hear that the character development continued strong into this book, though - wonderful review, Federico!
A wrote: "I know I read all these when they first came out, but I hardly remember anything other than the first book. Glad to hear that the character development continued strong into this book, though - won..."
Thank you Mac! Sad the series didn't stick. Hope I can bring a bit of sunlight over those lost memories though ;)
Thank you Mac! Sad the series didn't stick. Hope I can bring a bit of sunlight over those lost memories though ;)
Glad you enjoy this so much, Fede. I still haven't read these, but I'm considering cheating and just watching the movies...
inciminci wrote: "Glad you enjoy this so much, Fede. I still haven't read these, but I'm considering cheating and just watching the movies..."
Thank you Inci! The movies are so lame lol. Maybe the TV series will be good but dunno :p
Thank you Inci! The movies are so lame lol. Maybe the TV series will be good but dunno :p
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Karen wrote: "“… mind-blowing cliffhanger…”! What a way to end a book. Fantastic review Federico! 🙂"
It was amazing! Thank you Karen :D !
It was amazing! Thank you Karen :D !
Alejandro wrote: "Cool to notice that the book series continues the same as good ;)"
Just as good, maybe even better! Thank you Alejandro :)
Just as good, maybe even better! Thank you Alejandro :)
I love that you are going through this series again! The character development just blossoms as you go. Wonderful review, Federico! 🤗
Hanna wrote: "I love that you are going through this series again! The character development just blossoms as you go. Wonderful review, Federico! 🤗"
Thank you Hanna! This series is awesome! The third one is even better <3
Thank you Hanna! This series is awesome! The third one is even better <3
I like the movie but i should attempt at reading h Tj is series. My son loved it as well… Greek mythology is fascinating! So glad you enjoyed, Fede
Karina wrote: "I like the movie but i should attempt at reading h Tj is series. My son loved it as well… Greek mythology is fascinating! So glad you enjoyed, Fede"
Thank you so much Karina! He is a mytholgy genius! I hear his Heroes of the Olympus series is just as good, and even better 😳!
Thank you so much Karina! He is a mytholgy genius! I hear his Heroes of the Olympus series is just as good, and even better 😳!
Glad you like this sequel, Federico! I like this book too beause of the bickering between Percy & Annabeth is just so fun! How they fight at time, and get along great at another time! Haha lol!