| Title | : | The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #4) |
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| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 361 |
| Publication | : | First published March 6, 2008 |
In this fourth installment of the blockbuster series, time is running out as war between the Olympians and the evil Titan lord Kronos draws near. Even the safe haven of Camp Half-Blood grows more vulnerable by the minute as Kronos's army prepares to invade its once impenetrable borders. To stop the invasion, Percy and his demigod friends must set out on a quest through the Labyrinth - a sprawling underground world with stunning surprises at every turn.
The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #4) Reviews
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this is my favorite in the series so far! let's see if the last olympian will top it. full video review coming sooooooon.
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(A-) 83% | Very Good
Notes: It’s about awakenings, transgressive cracks, and how dread, desire and death indwell the formless chaos of potential. -
"Holy cows?"
This one is... just wow! I don't know how this could get any better. The Battle of the Labyrinth blows first three books out of the water. Though I am yet to read the final one, I think it'll be harder to beat this one out of my-favorite-of-the-series spot. What an adventure.
"Yay! Blow-things-up time!"
Time for having laughs all over the place is over (at least for the most part) and penultimate book means serious business. Percy, Annabeth and the team embarks on the most thrilling adventure yet, immersing us in an eventful journey. Everything's well written as always, it's difficult to stop until one is finished reading. Events are building up nicely towards the Battle of Half-blood camp, while keeping the reader oblivious to the way how seemingly unrelated plot lines will come to unravel at the end.
"so many things. Large snake. Large dogs. Men with swords."
Oh! There are so many good things to tell about this one, but I can't wait till I get started with the next. Thank you Rick Riordan for this one, which made you one of my favorite writers.
"Don't judge someone until you've stood at his forge and worked with his hammer," -
(A-) 83% | Very Good
Notes: A knotted navigation, not just mazes that confuse, push comes to shove with teenage love, and awkwardness ensues. -
”I am senior empousa,” she growled. “No hero has bested me in a thousand years.”
“Yeah?” I said. “Then you’re overdue!”
Well, as you can see Percy still didn’t lose his touch. Or snark for that matter! ;-P I’ve to admit that the way things are going it sounds like our heroes will have to use every ounce of will to keep theirgoodhumour intact though. As I already suspected this didn’t only get way darker than its predecessors but also a little more mature as well. Yes, our little baby heroes are growing up and for the first time monsters aren’t the only thing they have to deal with. There are other kinds of problems they have to face and most of them seem to be of a more – erm – romantic nature. XD I’m sure sometimes troubles like that might be even worse than monsters. What do you say, Percy?
”So you told her the truth.”
“She recognized me from Hoover Dam, so –“
“You’ve met her before?”
“Um, last winter. But, seriously, I barely know her.”
“She’s kind of cute.”
“I – I never thought about it.”
Jeez! Annabeth, jealous much? Could you be so kind and give Percy at least a little chance to get in a few words? Or, well, maybe a proper sentence? *lol* Just saying! Would make it easier to understand him, right? XD All that gibberish isn’t going to get you two out of the labyrinth anytime soon. Oh yeah, the labyrinth. I almost forgot to mention it! Love troubles will do that to you. ;-P I definitely don’t envy Percy right now. Amazingly enough and despite everything they still manage to keep their minds focused on the most important things. Like for instance the task of finding Pan!
”Percy, I can’t go back to camp without finding Pan. I just can’t. You understand that, don’t you? I can’t face Juniper if I fail. I can’t even face myself.”
Poor Grover, he has a really tough time in this one but thankfully Tyson, Percy and Annabeth always got his back! And of course there are other new characters I sorely missed and that actually reappeared in “The Battle of the Labyrinth”. For instance Rachel Elizabeth Dare and Nico di Angelo! And before you even say anything: Yes, Rachel adds to Percy’s drama and Nico, well I suppose in some way he does too. No, not the way you think! *lol* He’s more like Percy’s little baby brother and it’s kinda cute how much he worries about him. Nico certainly isn’t defenceless though! That kid! I swear I love him to bits and pieces and can’t wait to see more of him. He’s not only adorable but also quite resourceful and assertive. In short: This kid rocks! ;-)
Minos laughed. “You have no power over me. I am the lord of spirits! The ghost king!”
“No.” Nico drew his sword. “I am.”
He stabbed his black blade into the floor, and it cleaved through the stone like butter.
For all of you who keep wondering what our heroes are doing in the labyrinth. Well, it’s Annabeth’s quest and they need to find Daedalus before Luke does. Yep, our dear archenemy is still around and kicking and of course he’s up to no good! But worry not, before the grand finale takes place there happen quite a few things first: For instance our heroes encounter more and more monsters they never knew about or heard ofand also most certainly never wanted to know about as well, Tyson has intriguing conversations with Hephaestus and Percy tries his hand at teaching.
”Well, a Cyclops. Good, good. What are you doing travelling with this lot?”
“Uh…” said Tyson, staring in wonder at the god.
“Yes, well said,” Hephaestus agreed.
”New lesson, class,” I announced. “Most monsters will vaporize when sliced with a celestial bronze sword. This change is perfectly normal, and will happen to you right now if you don’t BACK OFF!”
Okay, that one didn’t go all that well and I strongly doubt that this is a possible future career path. At least not for Percy. ;-P I’ve to admit that he grew quite a lot in this book though. Alone his encounter with a certain girl on a certain island shows how much his character developed and changed over the course of those last few books. And, yes some part of me ached with Percy. >_<
The ending of this book made me really sad but unfortunately I’m more than just certain that the worst is yet to come. There’s one last and final book and I’m convinced that it’s waiting for me at my library! I think I’ll just, you know, finish this review, leave you here and go grab it! ;-P Happy reading and take care!
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I can’t believe I’m already reading the fourth book!
As it seems Percy Jackson reads really fast! *lol*
Also I’m very curious how this series is going to continue. As far as I know this is the penultimate book and since the last book took a turn to the dark side I can only assume that this will hold true for “The Battle of the Labyrinth” as well.
I wonder if they’ll meet the Minotaur. XD
Let’s do this! I’m ready! ;-) -
I've read the first four books in this series to Celyn now and got her #5 for her birthday.
A fun read, though the monsters get steadily more outlandish as Rick mines the lesser known corners of Greek myth. In this book we meet the Empousa who are pictured as women wearing brazen slippers and bearing flaming hair. The name is said to mean "one-footed." This is because they are a one-legged hybrid, with a donkey's leg and a celestial bronze prosthetic leg...
Part of me is wondering how long before South Park's Scuzzlebutt turns up with a hand that's made of celery and Patrick Duffy for a left leg?
We also meet Kampe who is depicted as having the head and upper body of a beautiful woman, the lower body of a dragon, a massive scorpion's tail full of venom, snakes around her ankles, and 50 grisly heads of various creatures (wolves, snakes, bears, lions...) bubbling around her waist. She also possesses black wings on her back and a pair of envenomed swords!
The labyrinth itself and Daedalus were interestingly portrayed. Percy's girl cluelessness continues unabated. And the Luke/Kronos plot comes to a bubble.
I also liked the rather silly Mrs O'Leary hell hound and the issue of giant dog biscuits and squeaky pink full-sized buffalo chew toys.
Normally the inconsistent level of farce and semi-seriousness would bug me, but the series' style and charm has somehow inured me to it.
Celyn continues to make her 'yes' sign when I ask if I should give these books 5* and who am I to argue with the expert?
Percy hits 16 next book - should be fun!
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holy hades! this is for sure the best book in the series so far!
there is a lot more adventure, much better pacing, and incredibly improved character development and world building. one of my main concerns about the previous books is that they have the same repetitive vibe and feeling. this book totally changed things up and i couldnt be happier.
i love that percy is getting older. his character is becoming more complex and the storytelling definitely shows that. the juvenile feel of the first couple books has disappeared and the story has become more relatable to me, reading this as an adult.
kind of a bittersweet feeling knowing theres only one more book left, but im ready!
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I love Percy Jackson
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The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #4), Rick Riordan
The Battle of the Labyrinth is a 2008 fantasy-adventure novel based on Greek mythology written by Rick Riordan. It is the fourth novel in the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series.
The novel was first published in the United States on May 6, 2008 by Hyperion Books for Children, an imprint of Disney Publishing Worldwide. It has been published in hardcover, audiobook, ebook, and large-print editions.
To date, The Battle of the Labyrinth (Daedalus) has been translated into 29 languages from its original English. The book follows the adventures of modern-day fifteen-year-old demigod Percy Jackson, the son of a mortal woman and the Greek god Poseidon.
Percy and his friends Annabeth Chase, Grover Underwood, Rachel Dare and Tyson attempt to stop Luke Castellan and his army from invading Camp Half-Blood through Daedalus's labyrinth by trying to prevent the Ariadne's string from falling into his hands.
عنوانهای چاپ شده در ایران: «نبرد هزارتو کتاب چهارم»؛ «نبرد هزارتو»؛ «پرسی جکسون و نبرد هزارتو؛»؛ نویسنده: ریک ریوردان؛ تاریخ نخستین خوانش: روز بیست و هشتم ماه سپتامبر سال2012میلادی
عنوان: نبرد هزارتو کتاب چهارم؛ نویسنده: ریک ریوردان؛ مترجم: مریم حیدری؛ تهران، بهنام، سال1391؛ در375ص؛ شابک9789645668851؛ چاپ دوم سال1392؛ چاپ سوم سال1394؛ چاپ پنجم سال1396؛ موضوع: داستانهای نویسندگان ایالات متحده آمریکا - سده 21م
عنوان: نبرد هزار تو؛ نویسنده: ریک ریوردان؛ مترجم: عباس زارعی؛ قزوین: سایه گستر، کتابهای توت فرنگی، سال1394؛ در456ص؛ شابک9789645028525؛
عنوان: نبرد هزار تو؛ نویسنده: ریک ریوردان؛ مترجم: فرخنده خوشخصلت؛ ویراستار: فاطمه حقیناوند؛ گرافیست: مهرداد دولتآبادی؛ طراح جلد رسول احمدی؛ تهران: انتشارات بین المللی گاج، سال1396؛ در344ص؛ شابک9786003597761؛
عنوان: پرسی جکسون و نبرد هزارتو؛ نویسنده: ریک ریوردن؛ مترجم: پریا آریا؛ تهران : کتابهای کیمیا (وابسته به انتشارات هرمس)، سال1397؛ در456ص؛ شابک9789643638344؛
پرسی جکسون: نبرد هزارتو جلد چهارم سری «پرسی جکسون و خدایان یونان»، اثر «ریک ریوردان» نخستین بار در روز ششم ماه می سال2008میلادی، منتشر شده است؛ داستان با این موضوع آغاز میشود که: «لوک»، از طریق هزارتوی «دایدالوس (دِدالوس)»، قصد دارد به اردوگاه حمله کند؛ «آنابت»، «پرسی»، «گروور»، و «تایسون»، به مقصدی خطرناک، برای جلوگیری از این رخداد، راهی میشوند، یعنی به درون هـزارتوی «دِدالوس» میروند...؛
تاریخ بهنگام رسانی 27/09/1399هجری خورشیدی؛ 14/08/1400هجری خورشیدی؛ ا. شربیانی -
Definitely the best book of the series. I love how grown up Percy is. I forgot how cute hating Nico was lol. And... percabeth feels *-*
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I reread Percy Jackson for the fourth time because I am sad: part 4
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At first I was going to rate it 4.5 stars, but that ending made me smile so much and I think that was what I've been looking for in this saga. I wanted a PJO book to end leaving me with a warm feeling in my heart and I didn't get it until this book <3. I love Nico so much. Also, I really like Poseidon :').
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This entry to the Percy Jackson series just took things to a whole new level!
As a first time reader of the series, it blows me away that not only am I enjoying this series as an adult reader, but I'm actually finding that my excitement and love for it has grown with each book as well. The writing has improved, and the way that Riordan has slowly been building up the stakes in each story has definitely stoked my interest as well. I'm so hyped to see how the big showdown in the next book is going to go down!
I have to talk about the characters for a second. The dynamic Percy has with his friends has gotten better and better with each book. I never thought I could find another group of friends in a children's story that I enjoyed quite as much as the gang from Harry Potter, but Percy's gang of friends are just as compelling. I love the core trio (Percy, Annabeth and Grover) but the outliers that Rick Riordan has added on over the course of the series (like Tyson, Rachel Elizabeth Dare and Thalia) have grown on me as well.
None have grown on me more than Nico though. In the previous book, I had some real issues with Nico. In a lot of ways, this book seemed to build off of much that was introduced in the previous one and I thought it worked out well for Nico in terms of growth. I really felt for him and his struggles during this book. Also, I love his strange on-again, off-again burgeoning friendship with Percy. I'm very excited to see how that develops in the final book, especially considering the implications of their existence and the whole prophecy subplot that Rick Riordan has been establishing for 4 books now. Hopefully it doesn't let me down!
I'm a sucker for magical locations and creatures in my fantasy - the stranger the better! So the fact that basically this entire book gets set in a spooky, atmospheric and magic-filled Labyrinth was essentially a dream come true for me. I think it had earned points in my mind for that before I'd even started the book, to be honest. Riordan doesn't disappoint with the setting either, instead he utilizes the magical properties of the Labyrinth to introduce a whole host of memorable locations, creatures and events.
This is the most fun I've had in a Labyrinth since I had to rescue my stepbrother from goblins.
If I had to change one thing, I would have wanted this novel to be a trifle longer! While I think Riordan's ability to write characters and plot a story is definitely improving, in some ways I wish the prose would slow down a bit and describe things a little bit more. There are certain scenes (particularly the action sequences in this book) that I felt like could have been a bit more grand or
of a larger scale than they ended up feeling because the prose moves along with such zeal to get to the next event. Sometimes a sense of dread and danger is good, and I think it's muddled a tiny bit in those fast-moving scenes.
With that being said, plot-wise and character-wise, this was definitely my favorite of the series! I love the way the main plot and theme of the series has sort of unfolded around Percy and the years he's spent questing for the Gods of Olympus. I'm looking forward to seeing how his final clash with the Titans is going to turn out! Onwards to book 5!
★★★★✯ = 4.5/5 stars
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Percy Jackson Reviews:
The Lightning Thief
★★★★★
The Sea of Monsters:
★★★★✯
The Titan's Curse:
★★★★
The Battle of the Labyrinth: ★★★★✯
The Last Olympian: RTC -
SO MUCH YES.
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Why did I wait so long to read these? I have no good explanation and if you ask me I'll just give you the shifty eyes and mumble something incoherent because I don't have a good reason. What counts though is that I am reading them now right? On the upside I don't have to agonize for the long wait for new books to come out, but still... if I had just known!
So as expected Percy's summer is going to be filled with another quest and yet another colossal problem that brings him closer to the prophecy. This time around Annabeth is in charge of the quest and they will have to find Daedalus, the creator of the Labyrinth, to stop Kronos from attacking Camp Half-Blood. Of course the Labyrinth is no regular maze. It shifts and deceives and there are a butt-load of monsters on every corner. In the mix we have Rachel Dare who we meet briefly in the last book, and she will play a major role here. We get to see what Nico is up to, and I gotta say I really liked him in this one. Can Percy, Annabeth, Grover, and Tyson solve the maze in time to find Daedalus before Luke does?
There is this one scene where Percy is alone and contemplating a tough decision he has to make and I took a little sniff and thought, "Aww.. Percy is growing up." Just like they all are. Things are getting to be more dangerous and we are getting nearer to the climax. More pieces of the puzzle are being presented and Riordan is being crafty just like a good storyteller would be. I actually can't fathom how he keeps up with all of it. All these gods, monsters, and plot-lines to follow; truly great stuff.
As you can tell I'm totally pumped to read the last book which I know will not disappoint.
The Last Olympian here I come! -
Complete 5 Golden Stars
my favourite in the series (actually it's so hard to choose one as favourite because I LOVE 3rd & 5th too!)
all the funny comments & sarcasms,
all the thrilling adventures,
the cool & creepy labyrinth,
Annabeth, Percy, Grover, Tyson
made this book so amazing
tbh, I don't assume Percy Jackson as mere middle grade. I read some real middle grade ones this year & they were just okay-ish (not even sure if I will continue them or not tho). I mean, yeah sure, the characters' ages are about middle grade & it is mostly cute & hilarious, but apart from that, it is serious matters & complicated problems & felt like intertwined with our worlds, that many people regardless of their age can enjoy it. I believe that's a talent. (my first read of his series was when I was 22. & I loved it & still do. still can find clues hidden under the layers of the story that only can be revealed in the rereads. the ingenious of the author.)
& I love it in Riordan's books, every characters has their own story, the minor characters fell in love too. also the relationships are cute, funny, realistic & understandable. (even some love triangles -which I actually noticed because someone mentioned, because they mostly were teens' crushes, not real love, so I didn't assume them as triangle- & Riordan wrote it very nicely & realistically. also these books are not centered around the romance. so it is one of the few that I approve & like & it doesn't bother me.)
I just love everything about this series & these characters!
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World building: ★★★★★/5
Characters: ★★★★★/5
Written style: ★★★★★/5
HUMOR!: ★★★★★/5
plot: ★★★★★/5
Cover: ★★★★★/5
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Estoy muy contenta de haber retomado esta serie después de muchos años de rendirme.
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First rating: 4 stars
After re-read: 5 stars
Holy cows! This one was a total blast.
The drama in this one🤌🏽😩 The action is so good. We get to see Percy unleash his powers which gave me goosebumps. The girl drama in it though.. lol the ladies love Percy and I understand bc same. Calypso's character is so beautifully written, I always enjoy reading her parts and there's more to come, so looking forward to her character development😏 The banter/jealousy between Annabeth and Rachel was bit frustrating tbh but our Percabeth ship is strong, thank you Rick! Let's not forget Grover and his development, he's so underrated. Clarisse and Chris= total cuties.. or maybe punk cuties?
More Percabeth. Percabeth. Percabeth 😩😩 I recall reading their first kiss and being all emotional. Yeah that didn't change.
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Oh God. I'm currently reading the fourth book and I kind of don't want to finish this book, so I won't read the fifth book because I AM STILL NOT READY TO FINISH THIS SERIES, but I also want to know how this book ends and how this series ends. 😭😭😭
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**SPOILERS READ AT YOUR OWN RISK**
on this review, I'm just going to tell you guys why I didn't really like it.
this is hard for me to say this but this book was just not that interesting for me. I mean, the first, the second and the third book were all pretty good and they could make me laugh. But this book, it wasn't funny and I might smiled once or twice but I didn't laugh and I also have this problem with Annabeth. it's just like I don't know her anymore. in my opinion, she was pretty different in this book and different in a not good way. she was pretty mean or sarcastic towards Rachel. for examples :"You're the guide," Annabeth said with mock politness.
"lead on." ( page 250)"So, Rachel," Annabeth said, "where are you from,
exactly?"
She said it like, What planet are you from? But Rachel
didn't look offended. ( page 253 )
look, I don't know what was Annabeth's problem until she acted that way towards Rachel. I personally think that Rachel is a nice and sweet girl and I think it's impossible to not like her but well, Annabeth didn't really like her so much, I guess.
and there's also this scene where Rachel guided them towards Daedalus's workshop but Annabeth said it's wrong and bla bla but then, Rachel found the workshop and Rachel was right and my expression to Annabeth in that scene like " ha. yeah, right, Annabeth"
and there was this scene that annoyed me so much and it involved AnnabethTyson told Rachel she was pretty, which
made Annabeth's nostrils flare like she was going to blow
fire. (page 311)
Seriously, was that even the same girl I had idolized since the first book? where's the old Annabeth? I want her back! I don't want this Annabeth that acted pretty bitchy and annoying. I don't like this Annabeth at all.
I can't believe I'm going to say this but to be honest, I ship Percy with Rachel. but will this ever happen? *sighs*
and let's talk about the plot of this book. The plot was interesting and I understood it but I didn't feel shocked when I knew that Quintus was Daedalus but I also wasn't expecting that to happen. how could I not be shocked for something that I didn't expect?? ... W E I R D...
and I wish this book was funnier. this book wasn't funny. it's not like the first, the second or the third book. This book seems darker than the first, the second and the third book but it's so much less funny. I would've gave this book a higher star if it had been funny. But the truth is, it's not funny or barely funny. I didn't even laugh while reading it. sure, I smilled but laugh? nope, I didn't laugh.
in conclusion, I didn't really like this book. this book wasn't good but it's not bad either. it was fine, but this book certainly didn't get a special place in my heart but I will still read the fifth book because I'm curious how this series ends and I'm also curious about Annabeth in the next book. will she still act like that anymore? or will she become like her old self? and I wish I'll see more Rachel's scenes in the next book. she's so awesome!
thank you for reading and liking this review, guys! I hope you all have a great Sunday!
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This entire week I’ve been so lazy that I couldn’t even string together a collection of percabeth fan art and incoherent screaming for my reviews. So I’ve subjected myself to completing them all in one evening.
I know, I’m a mess.
To be fair, every time I thought of actually writing a review for this series it just made me scream for the remaining hours of the day, like that’s how unstable I get.
The Battle of the Labyrinth was one of the BEST books in this series. It was thrilling, action-packed, mysterious, and so fricken adorable. How Uncle Rick manages this, I don’t know.
Percy, my son, has the best luck in the world. Not only does the mysterious mortal girl he met in the previous book appear during his freshman orientation, but he also manages to get on the bad side of demon cheerleaders.
His life is a dream, I know.
In this book, Percy and the Half-Bloods are running out of time to defeat the butthead, Kronos. Even Camp Half-Blood’s borders are growing weaker with no signs of improvement and only incoming invasions. The only way to stop the attacks are to follow their quest, through the Labyrinth.
The underground maze is hella creepy with its twisting corridors and its shifting hallways. On the way, they meet some pretty strange creatures.
Also, lots of #percabeth, don’t miss out on that, folks.
Have you ever met two idiots who were denser than these two like come ON!! How are you so fricken cute???
What else is there to say except that this book slayed me and the narrator for my audiobook was INCREDIBLE. Like I enjoyed EVERY chapter, EVERY word, EVERY adventure.
I love, I love, I love.
OH! And that scene at the end with Poseidon and Percy destroyed me. So bloody adorable and sweet. I demand that we get more father and son moments so I have more content to cry myself to sleep over.
“People are more difficult to work with than machines. And when you break a person, he can't be fixed.”
4.5 stars!!
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I still have to write reviews for the previous TWO books in this series . . .
. . . is that gonna stop me from continuing ???
N O P E -
#1
The Lightning Thief ★★★★☆
#2
The Sea of Monsters ★★★★☆
#3
The Titan’s Curse ★★★★☆
#4
The Battle of the Labyrinth ★★★★★
#5
The Last Olympian ★★★★★
I feel like my Percy Jackson reviews are beginning to feel repetitive, because as a whole, this series has really just captivated my heart so much, and there are only so many times I can gush about how much I love these characters, or how hilarious Percy and his friends are.
→ L I K E S :“Be careful of love. It'll twist your brain around and leave you thinking up is down and right is wrong.”
First, I have to say that Labyrinth was the first PJO book I’ve read via audiobook instead of a physical copy, and WOW, do I recommend this narrator. He was absolutely hilarious and throws in so many bonus voice changes and accents to really bring the characters to life in a brand new way. My bank account is totally glaring at me because, despite the fact that I own physical copies of almost every book Uncle Rick has written, I’ll probably be checking out the audiobooks for most of them here on out!“People are more difficult to work with than machines. And when you break a person, he can't be fixed.”
As usual, the characters are wonderful and complex, Percy is a lovable yet sometimes clueless little bean, Annabeth endears me more with each passing installment, Tyson is my forever fave and I would protect him at all costs, and the world of gods, demigods, monsters, and Titans grows more complex and wonderful all the time.
→ D I S L I K E S :“You deal with mythological stuff for a few years, you learn that paradises are usually places where you get killed.”
I originally gave this one 4 stars like I have with the 3 books before it, because—as with the first books—I wasn’t totally sure it had sucked me in enough to be “worth” 5 stars, until I was sitting here typing this review, weeks later, and realized two things: 1) I don’t have a single legitimate complaint about this installment, and 2) I inhaled most of the audiobook in one sitting and couldn’t put it down, so clearly it did suck me in that much! So, I’m happy to announce that The Battle of the Labyrinth gets a solid 5 out of 5 stars from this reader.
→ F I N A L THOUGHTS :
You can really tell that Rick Riordan meant for the series to grow up with the readers, because the books have steadily gotten just a little bit darker and heavier, but unlike many other series that follow this “aging up” style, PJO is still solidly middle grade and kid-friendly even by the end of this one, 80% through the series. I mean that as a good thing, though, because it means that Labyrinth is still a fun, comforting read with the stakes just high enough to create suspense without ever overshadowing how hilarious and fun the journey is.
→ RECOMMENDING TO… :
I’d happily recommend these books to ANY kid who likes fantasy or action/adventure stories and think that this series will be an important one for readers of all ages for generations to come. I’d also completely recommend this book, and this series in general, to any adults who aren’t typically big fans of MG, or who haven’t read much of it but want to dive into the age range a little more. -
This series gets better with each book!
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Wow, this was indeed action-packed from the start till the end!
I think that's my new favourite book in the series!
And also, that is definitely my favourite cover of them all 😍
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This book was breath-taking-ly action packed!!! Oh guys, I ENJOYED IT SOOOOO MUCH!!
Kronos has come back with the help of Luke. Now there is threat of invasion in the Camp Half-Blood by the forces of Kronos. Percy and his friends have to go to the Labyrinth, a maze which is full of dangerous monsters and connects every place in the world, to stop them. And also to find the god of wild, Pan, to save Grover's career.
=> Characters of Percy and Annabeth were the best in this book. Although the narration of Percy became less humorous, I still loved this book.
Annabeth. This quest was lead by her. I must admit that the prophecy of this quest wasn't that amazing. Anyway, I didn't pay much attention to this fact as I was so busy in enjoying this book. :p
=> In the previous book, we got the glimpse of a character named Rachel. In this book, she played a significant role. I am not sure I am satisfied with her role yet. Not that I didn't like her role. But her presence in the book seems a huge coincidence. Anyway, This fact didn't look that bad. It can be ignored.
=> The quest was amazing! This time it was full of dangers and actions.
=> Nico. I loathed him soo much in the beginning, even though I was very interested in him from the previous book. He was just annoyingly stubborn. But there was explaination on this fact. After that my interest in him had re-developed.
=> Tyson. He was amazing! I loved his character.
=> In Geryson's ranch, Percy had to clean the stable full of poop. It was wonderful how he did that. ;p
=> For the first time, goddess Hera played a role in this series. Looking forward to how she will turn out in the next one.
=> I was expecting Hade's role in this book. But he didn't appear.
=> The biggest flaw I found in this book is, three is lucky number. Only three person can go on the quest. But here there were four. And all returned safely which is againt the ancient rule according to this book. Unlike the previous book, in which three returned safely.
Overall, I loved this.
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No matter how many times I read or reread this book I still cannot spell labyrinth right on the first try. Despite that fact, I loved this book.
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read #3
so i'd never pick a favourite but damn this book mwah
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read #2
they kissed they kissed they kissed i REPEAT THEY KISSED
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Well, that was not fun to read. It was a spectacular demotion where the author, probably cheered on by his agent, his near and dear and his well wishers, contrived not to get inspired for even one measly Chapter.
We must move on. I... must move on, but I can't, until the 5th book is read. Despite giving the previous book 5 stars, I didn't go in this book with any expectation or preconceived notion.
How ironical would it be if the God of wisdom has forsaken Riordan. It's sometimes disheartening to see so many words woven into so much tripe. I know exactly why this book is a success critically and commercially. But let's not reveal it here. -
Half-boy, half-God Percy Jackson starts off the new school year by battling a pair of ‘
Empousai’ and blowing up his school. Again. He also runs into Rachel Elizabeth Dare, the mysterious mortal girl who can see through the mist.
It’s time to head back to Camp Half-Blood, because trouble is brewing…huge, scary ‘the-TITANS-are-plotting-dastardly-plots’ kind of trouble. The ancient Lord Kronos is slowly reforming, aided by Luke and his unearthly army. Kronos' plan is to invade Camp Half-Blood, raze it to the ground along with its heroes and then head off to destroy the Olympians.
Although the camp members were under the impression that Camp Half-Blood was impenetrable, they soon realize that Luke intends to invade it through one of the exits of the famous underground Labyrinth. Percy and gang decide to head into the Labyrinth themselves and discover Daedalus’s (the creator of the Labyrinth) workshop, so that they can find a way to stop the invasion.
Piece o'cake, right?
Not really.
The Labyrinth is supposed to be the only piece of architecture that changes constantly. Even the creator Daedalus himself has no control over it. Tunnels change, new ones pop up, traps are laid at the most unexpected places and monsters are lurking just around the corner.
Sadly, backtracking is never a good option because you never know what is in store for you...left, right, back or front. A person could enter the maze and never get out.
Ever.
Add to that the constant threat of running into Luke’s demonic army and Percy has his job cut out.
Is Percy doomed to roam forever in the mind-boggling Labyrinth? Will Grover finally find the lost God Pan? Will Annabeth’s faith in Luke lead to her downfall? Will Nico allow his festering thirst for revenge to overpower him? And will the heroes survive to fight another day? All that and much more.....perfectly packaged in another superb instalment by Rick Riordan.
Percy Jackson, the Prince of understatement, is as quick with his trusted sword ‘Riptide’ as he is with the droll quips and quicksilver action sequences. Added to the equation is the fledgling love-triangle between him and his two leading ladies. A brave and self-deprecating hero, Percy has you rooting for him till the last page.
If I could garner up more than 5 stars for this delightful gem, I would. -
“Be careful of love. It'll twist your brain around and leave you thinking up is down and right is wrong.”
My favorite of this series. Everything in The Battle of the Labyrinth has developed from the last book. The relationship of Percy and Annabeth is more complicate, I see how much they grow up and the others facets of these characters. Likewise, the plot is smart and intricate with getting lost in the labyrinth, we'll see many unexpected things happen through the book.
“Don't feel bad, I'm usually about to die.”
I enjoyed this book more than I expected. Finding Daedalus in the labyrinth is hardship for Percy and the others. The ending was incredible and heartwrenching, though. I loved Nico, he's just adorable and has his style which impressed me so much. And I see some potentials between Percy and Nico, when Nico feels lonely and insecure, Percy is the one being with him, and I was so glad.
All in all, The Battle of the Labyrinth is so amazing. All things are going to be wrapped up in the next book and I can't wait to reread it again. Yeah !
“People are more difficult to work with than machines. And when you break a person, he can't be fixed.”
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Bisher mein liebster Band der Reihe - glaube ich zumindest. 🤔😅
Auch wenn ich den vorigen Band vor Jahren gelesen hab, kam ich schnell und leicht wieder in die Geschichte rein. Der Schreibstil war wie gewohnt leicht und humorvoll, genau das richtige um als Bettlektüre nach einem langen und anstrengenden Tag herzuhalten.
Ich mochte den Plot hier echt gerne, die ganze Story um das Labyrinth mit Dädalus und Co.
Einziges Manko waren für mich ein paar kleine Logikfehler und dass Rick Riordan anscheinend nicht allzu fokussiert auf den Zeitstrang war 🤷🏼♀️😅
Und das Ende hat mich echt neugierig auf den letzten Band gemacht, vielleicht schaffe ich es ja die Reihe noch dieses Jahr zu beenden 😅💪🏻
