Parent reviews for Percy Jackson's Greek Gods (2024)

Trigger warning for book: mentions of SAFor the most part this book does a good job of staying away from specific details about Greek myths, which almost always included sexual violence against women. I definitely think Riordan could have left even more out, especially in Ares’ chapter where it mentions a son of Poseidon trying to r@(# a daughter of Ares. This subject is handled in a subpar way throughout the book and makes it in appropriate for children or anyone who could be triggered by this topic. I was completely shocked to find the word “r@(#” in a book meant for children.

Thanks to Rick Riordan and his Percy Jackson books, my kids have developed a great interest in Greek mythology. So they were very excited to hear about this book coming out. Unfortunately we're not going to allow them to keep reading it at this point, because it has too much Greek mythology in it.What's great about the Percy Jackson novels is that it mixes in Greek mythology, but Riordan can leave out a lot of the unpleasant aspects of it. However in this book, it aims to be more accurate with it's description of the gods and goddesses of Greek mythology, and that's where there are problems.The fact is that these gods and goddesses were never depicted as very moral beings. In fact it was quite the opposite. So in this book are the stories of adultery, murder, rape, unwanted pregnancies, torture, drunkenness, and all the other unpleasant activities these characters engaged in. Riordan does a good job of watering these activities down and explaining that this behavior is wrong, but the fact remains that I don't want my elementary age children reading about all of Zeus's sexual conquests for example.If your children are old enough and mature enough to read about these things, they may enjoy it. Understand that there are very few positive role models in Greek mythology, and there's often nothing redeeming about the stories. I don't think this is a reflection on Rick Riordan's writing though. It's just a reflection on Greek mythology in general.

I love this book, one of my fave books. Highly recomrnd this and the Percy Jackson series.

it's a great book. one of the best i've ever read, actually.

It talks about gods getting cuddly and naughty, kids under 11 won't understand this. I think you're child should be eleven when starting Rick Riordan's Books.

Percy Jackson's Greek Gods is a wonderful way to introduce upper elementary and middle grades readers to the joys of Greek Mythology. The story's narrator, Percy Jackson, will be familiar to most young readers, and here he retells the stories of the Greek Gods with wit and style. This book is appropriate for ages 10+, although some of the stories feature themes that are a bit more mature. There is plenty to discuss and learn in this humorous, accessible collection of stories. Highly recommend!

Overall a good book. But too much drugs and sex, as well as violence. Only recommended for teens and young adults.