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Sep 25, 2016TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
For some reason I just couldn’t bring myself to like this book. It just wasn’t as compelling as the author's other books. The story’s plot execution was lacking and dull in my opinion. The plot itself was very intriguing and held a lot of potential. However, the book either went too fast or it went too slow. There was just too much information being thrown at you. So, it was hard for me to develop any sort of connection to the characters or even enjoy reading about them. It was a struggle to even want to keep reading. I usually enjoy reading books and novels involving mythology in the modern world but this story wasn’t enjoyable for me to read and felt more like a chore. -@Dimanche of the Teen Review Board of the Hamilton Public Library The book The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan is set in the real world, with a few additions. Most importantly, the ancient Egyptian gods. Sadie and Carter are descendants of the Pharaohs of ancient Egypt and are kept apart most of their lives: Sadie living with her grandparents in London, and Carter traveling the world with their dad, Dr. Julius Kane, an Egyptologist. The book, told as a narrative by the two main characters Carter and Sadie is humorous and will inspire a passion for egyptian mythology in those who read it (It definitely did for me!). I love this book! It is possibly my very favorite Riordan book. Rating 4/5 - @Redibis of the Teen Review Board of the Hamilton Public Library This was such an interesting book. It is based on Egyptian mythology. We get to meet so many characters and the brother-sister bond of Carter and Sadie is so delightful. Not gonna lie, I was pretty bored at the start but as the book went on, it definitely got more interesting. One of the best things I liked about this book was world building, which makes the book more complicated (in a good way). The use of mythology was also great as well. To be honest, I didn't think I was going to like this book because I do not really like mythology, but it really surprised me. This was a totally appropriate book for kids to read. I would recommend this book to teenagers and adults aged 12-19. I give this book a 3 out of 5 stars. - @terrificbooklover of the Teen Review Board of the Hamilton Public Library On one of their infrequent visitations, siblings Sadie and Carter take a nice trip to the British Museum in London with their Egyptologist father Julius Kane—during which he blows up the Rosetta Stone, releasing five imprisoned ancient Egyptian gods: Isis, Osiris, Horus, Set, and Nephthys. I really enjoyed this book, it taught me a lot about perseverance and tolerability. I love all Rick Riordan books and I think he is an excellent writer, he captures the moment just perfectly. - @SecretBlossom of the Teen Review Board of the Hamilton Public Library Of all titles of Rick Riordan's books, I would say the ones in the Kane Chronicles are probably the most direct. But in truth they are all kind of direct, I guess just in reference to perspectives of the readers. But regardless, here we can find out about the story of Sadie and Carter Kane, two undeniably funny characters, through a narration in a record tape. Switching back and forth between the two protagonists, the author creates a hilarious and wild journey across the globe as they try to save the world from Egyptian mythological destruction. Facing a tragic loss, what will the two choose to sacrifice or to gain? 5/5 Stars. - @Siri of the Teen Review Board at the Hamilton Public Library