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| The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 4) | 
 enlarge | Author: Rick Riordan
Publisher: Hyperion
Category: Book
List Price: $17.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 7
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 368
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.8 x 1.3
ISBN: 1423101464
EAN: 9781423101468
ASIN: 1423101464
Publication Date: May 6, 2008 (New: This Week)
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 Like Greek myths, but modern May 7, 2008
10 out of 13 found this review helpful
This is the fourth book in a line of Percy Jackson books, all of which I have enjoyed immensely. It came yesterday in the mail, and I have already finished reading it. It's about Percy, the son of a Greek god (not telling which one.) This book involves a labyrinth, which was built by Daedelus, and a war between the Titans and the Gods, and their Heroic allies. I like the book's light sprinkling of humor and sarcasm. I especially like Percy Jackson, the main character, because not only did he survive against all odds and have the power to control the sea, but he always looked upon things with humor. However, the Gods seemed to be a little underpowered.I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Greek myths or finds it interesting how past myths have affected our modern day lives.
 Best Installment So Far!! May 8, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is the fourth installment of the Percy Jackson series, and the most engrossing since the first one. Percy Jackson and his friends try to explore the Labyrinth in order to find the inventor Daedalus and prevent Kronos from controlling the Labyrinth. This book has a lot of the humor of the first three installments, but it does take itself serious at times. A lot of the plot threads like Pan finally come to end. I am glad that the series has not run out of steam, and I wait steadily for the final installment.
A Fun Read May 9, 2008
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I've really enjoyed each of the installments of Percy Jackson's adventures. I bought this newest one before a road trip and finished it in one day. This is a series that captures the imagination and leaves you anxiously anticipating the next one. I highly recommend it!
Astounding May 8, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is by far one of the best series I have ever read! It ranks right up there with Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings. It's writing is so original! Somehow it manages to be sarcastic and funny and sound like a teenager without getting tiring. I finished it in two days and wandered around for about an hour wishing I was still reading it!
 Lacks something that the past books have May 11, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I'm extremely obsessed with this series, but the 4th installment was lacking a few things. Although it had a good plot line, there was never a moment when i was thinking "AHH WHAT GREEK MYTH IS THIS I KNOW IT I KNOW IT" like i was in the last book. There wasn't enough Greek mythology influence in it. Also, character development was weak. Very weak, in fact. I hardly feel any difference between the 6th grade Percy Jackson and the high school Percy Jackson, and I expected there to be a lot more maturity and emotions between Annabeth and him. Although it's an intriguing and fun read, it was definitely missing something compared to the other books. Hopefully the 5th book will be as good as the first three.
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