Ok, so the book has the movie beaten hands down, in my humble
opinion. But it's what made me get interested in the books in the
first place. I'm not one to like books that have been turned into a
movie, as the movie usually ruins it for me, but in this case I
highly recommend it.
You become attatched to Percy Jackson, and his friends as they go
through their trials and tribulations, and you feel a little sorry
for this poor guy who is thrust into a scary world of weird looking
mythical creatures and egotistical gods, after being accused of
taking an item he had no idea actually existed the day before, let
alone who he REALLY was. Also, having to learn how to defend
himself, when all he was worrying about the day before was his
Latin exam. And how to get his Mum away from his repulsive stepdad.
This book was well written, the descriptions enabling you to easily
visualize the characters surroundings and understand how they
relate to one another and their weaknesses and strengths, all
intertwined to create a story that flows together, and leaves you
wanting more.