The last Olympian

381 Seiten

Sprache: English

Erschienen am 11. April 2009

ISBN:
978-1-4231-0147-5
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The Last Olympian revolves around the demigod Percy Jackson as he leads his friends in a last stand to protect Mount Olympus. Upon release, the book received highly positive reviews from various critics. It was also the #1 USA Today bestseller, the #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller, and #1 Los Angeles Times bestseller.

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Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian by Rick Riordan

As the supposed grand finale, this book offers a predictable culmination of the series' overarching prophecy, with familiar characters facing the expected ultimate antagonist. The narrative largely consists of a prolonged battle sequence, which, while action-packed, can become monotonous and lacks significant strategic depth. Character arcs, having been developed over several books, largely conclude as anticipated, offering little in the way of surprising revelations or profound growth. The plot ties up loose ends in a rather convenient manner, leaving few questions unanswered and maintaining a tidy, if unchallenged, resolution. The emotional beats, while present, often feel somewhat manufactured, aiming for sentimentality without consistently earning it through nuanced character interactions.