The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan is the first book in a spin off series from Rick Riordan’s original Percy Jackson series. I had read the first Percy Jackson series in middle school and I really enjoyed them but I stopped reading the series a while ago. When my brother checked it out from the library and we got a copy for my cousin for Christmas I was reminded of the series and I decided to check Rick Riordan’s books out again. I am a fan of Greek and Roman mythology and these types of books are appealing to me. After reading the first 150 pages I am interested in reading more.
The author is very clever and the book is set up very well. The book follows 3 main characters and each chapter is named after the character it follows for that chapter. It is a very interesting way to set up a book but it is effective by describing the 3 character’s stories in full detail and it makes sense when reading it. By dividing the chapters by characters it is easier for me to read and follow along with each person’s events that take place in the book. The author also uses a lot of dialogue and diction in his writing and it makes his characters seem more personal which enhances his writing. The dialogue also helps the book flow and keeps the story going. Another technique Rick Riordan uses is foreshadowing. He will slip in subtle comments about the future, that will let the reader know what is going to happen soon. At the end of most chapters he will leave cliff hangers. Personally I do not like cliff hangers because I want to know what is going to happen next but it keeps me interested and keeps me reading.
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