Amazon.com: Customer reviews: Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief: The Graphic Novel (Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Graphic Novel Book 1)

Top positive review

Amazing!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 24, 2023

The actual novel is, of course, the best, but I have loved the movie and now the graphic novel almost as much! 5 stars! They told enough of the story to make it enjoyable, and the artwork was excellent!

One person found this helpful

Top critical review

All critical reviews›

Relina Skye

Good for certain things, but not others.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 25, 2021

I had hoped that this graphic novel would follow the text version of the story. I wanted to assign it to my students who struggle with reading lengthy chapter books. However, when I previewed the kindle version, I found that many of the chapters were missing, some examples are Aunty Em, Waterworld, the last chapter of the text version of the book. There were also several events that were drawn differently then how they appeared in the book, for example the scenes that feature Percy and Luke.

However, this is a great item if you are someone who would like to give your students the option to compare and contrast the text version of the book, graphic novel, and movie.

2 people found this helpful

2,896 total ratings, 405 with reviews

There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.

From the United States

Ken902

Amazing!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 24, 2023

Verified Purchase

One person found this helpful

Helpful

Chrishon Graham

Awesome!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 13, 2022

Verified Purchase

Definitely going to read the book soon! I like reading graphic novels first to get more of an understanding of what is happening with the pictures!

One person found this helpful

Helpful

Amazon Customer

Percy jackson

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 24, 2022

Verified Purchase

It was a amazing adaptation easily a 5-5 but it got some things wrong for example Poseidon his throne was meant to be a fisherman's chair not a pure blue throne

2 people found this helpful

Helpful

Elizabeth Howard

A Great Companion to the Series

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 26, 2020

Verified Purchase

I see a lot of complaints that this is NOT the original novel, and I have to say: Of course it isn't. This is more of a companion piece - a cliff notes version; which is not to say that this is a bad thing. It really isn't.
I do agree that it's short; yes, it is. But even the original series itself feels short if, like me, you're somebody who really gets into the stories they read. Also, some parts have been left out. Important parts that set up the future books. But This book just gives the reader the incentive (as it should) to then read (or re-read) the novels themselves, and to then fill the missing parts in and for me, it serves that purpose and then some.
The main purpose this companion serves for me is the visual aspect. I love the English language and am actually a linguistics genius, but I have always preferred the visual aspect of media and entertainment. However, while I am one of the few who actually enjoyed the film version (to an extent), I wasn't really pleased with some of the aesthetics, and I did not appreciate some of the casting choices either, Annabeth Chase being one of the bigger ones. With that being said, I was actually ecstatic when I learned that there may possibly be a TV adaptation of the series, and I ordered this set to get an idea of the art style behind the characters, and this novel served that purpose beautifully. I will admit that some of the characters look a little more...developed, for their ages, but it's nice to get an idea of where the TV adaptation can go and, for that, I applaud these graphic novels wholeheartedly.

6 people found this helpful

Helpful

A good graphic novel for young and early teen youths. Lots of action and great illustrations.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 24, 2015

Verified Purchase

I have been reading quite a few graphic novels lately and I picked up this one (The Lightening Thief by Rick Riordan, adapted by Robert Wenditti, Art by Attila Futaki and color by Jose Villarrubia) at a bargain price on Amazon. This novel is about “Mythological monsters and the Gods of Mount Olympus.” This 128 page book is clearly written for youngsters and early teens. Nevertheless, I found it to be an interesting and exciting read. It has the kind of action youngsters and teens will love.

The story centers on kids who are half human and half Gods. There are sword fights, weird creatures, drama and adventure. I can see how young people would love this series that combines ancient Greek mythology and the actions of modern youths who find themselves in numerous precarious situations.

My only real complaint is with all the talented people involved in creating this unique graphic novel tale, no one thought of putting page numbers in this book? I have seen very few no page number graphic novels and I never fail to be amazed how any publisher could disregard this important part of any book. The only reason I know how many pages there are in this book is I counted the pages.

In any case, I did like this graphic novel even though it is aimed at young people rather than adults. A fun read.

Rating: 4 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: The Samurai Soul: An old warrior’s poetic tribute).

7 people found this helpful

Helpful

Leisa K.

Percy Jackson in Graphic Novel format!!!!!! What's not to Love?!!!!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 21, 2022

Verified Purchase

This is a replacement for a book that was read until it literally fell apart. Percy Jackson Rules!!!!

Helpful

Neil S.

The book for non readers

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 9, 2021

Verified Purchase

My son hates to read, but he hasn’t put this book down since he got it. He’s read it twice already!! He loved the story when his older sister read it to him, but couldn’t be bothered to read the novel himself. This graphic novel has given him whatever it was that his brain liked that makes reading enjoyable! **it Is NOT skimpy on written words, by any stretch, so don’t hesitate to buy thinking it’s just a picture book.

One person found this helpful

Helpful

Catherine B.

A nice in picture of a beloved book

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 21, 2021

Verified Purchase

I really did like this book but I feel like they skipped over to many things from the original novel to make it quicker the battles and the events went by pretty quickly but still has the same story and still would recommend it.

Helpful

The Count 43

This version is a graphic novel-like form. I enjoyed reading it.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 6, 2021

Verified Purchase

I enjoyed reading the graphic-like novel version of the book. I got it for my nephew who read the regular book for comparison. After reading both versions, he mentioned that it is a little shorter thus quicker to read, and only in a few spots the story matter differs from the regular book, but doesn't take away from the story.

Helpful

Relina Skye

Good for certain things, but not others.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 25, 2021

Verified Purchase

2 people found this helpful

Helpful

Need customer service? Click here

‹ See all details for Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief: The Graphic...

5 star		77%
4 star		13%
3 star		6%
2 star		2%
1 star		2%

Amazon Music Stream millions of songs	Amazon Advertising Find, attract, and engage customers	6pm Score deals on fashion brands	AbeBooks Books, art & collectibles	ACX Audiobook Publishing Made Easy	Sell on Amazon Start a Selling Account

Amazon Business Everything For Your Business	Amazon Fresh Groceries & More Right To Your Door	AmazonGlobal Ship Orders Internationally	Home Services Experienced Pros Happiness Guarantee	Amazon Ignite Sell your original Digital Educational Resources	Amazon Web Services Scalable Cloud Computing Services

Audible Listen to Books & Original Audio Performances	Book Depository Books With Free Delivery Worldwide	Box Office Mojo Find Movie Box Office Data	ComiXology Thousands of Digital Comics	DPReview Digital Photography	Fabric Sewing, Quilting & Knitting

Goodreads Book reviews & recommendations	IMDb Movies, TV & Celebrities	IMDbPro Get Info Entertainment Professionals Need	Kindle Direct Publishing Indie Digital & Print Publishing Made Easy	Amazon Photos Unlimited Photo Storage Free With Prime	Prime Video Direct Video Distribution Made Easy

Shopbop Designer Fashion Brands	Amazon Warehouse Great Deals on Quality Used Products	Whole Foods Market America’s Healthiest Grocery Store	Woot! Deals and Shenanigans	Zappos Shoes & Clothing	Ring Smart Home Security Systems

eero WiFi Stream 4K Video in Every Room	Blink Smart Security for Every Home	Neighbors App Real-Time Crime & Safety Alerts	Amazon Subscription Boxes Top subscription boxes – right to your door	PillPack Pharmacy Simplified	Amazon Renewed Like-new products you can trust

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief: The Graphic...

›

Customer reviews

Customer reviews

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief: The Graphic Novel (Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Graphic Novel Book 1)

Top positive review

Top critical review

There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.

From the United States

There was a problem loading comments right now. Please try again later.

There was a problem loading comments right now. Please try again later.

There was a problem loading comments right now. Please try again later.

There was a problem loading comments right now. Please try again later.

There was a problem loading comments right now. Please try again later.

There was a problem loading comments right now. Please try again later.

There was a problem loading comments right now. Please try again later.

There was a problem loading comments right now. Please try again later.

There was a problem loading comments right now. Please try again later.

There was a problem loading comments right now. Please try again later.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief: The Graphic... › Customer reviews

Customer reviews

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief: The Graphic Novel (Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Graphic Novel Book 1)

Top positive review

Top critical review

There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.

From the United States

There was a problem loading comments right now. Please try again later.

There was a problem loading comments right now. Please try again later.

There was a problem loading comments right now. Please try again later.

There was a problem loading comments right now. Please try again later.

There was a problem loading comments right now. Please try again later.

There was a problem loading comments right now. Please try again later.

There was a problem loading comments right now. Please try again later.

There was a problem loading comments right now. Please try again later.

There was a problem loading comments right now. Please try again later.

There was a problem loading comments right now. Please try again later.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief: The Graphic...

›

Customer reviews