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The Chalice of the Gods (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #6)
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bookshelves: 200-299-pp, author-american, genre-folklore-myth, genre-juvenile-fantasy, genre-young-adult, read-in-2024, z-saturday
Aug 09, 2023
bookshelves: 200-299-pp, author-american, genre-folklore-myth, genre-juvenile-fantasy, genre-young-adult, read-in-2024, z-saturday
(B+) 76% | Good
Notes: All once again/remember when? nostalgia's fuel-injected, low-energy and monster-free: past vibes aren't quite reflected.
*Check out progress updates for detailed commentary: (view spoiler)
Notes: All once again/remember when? nostalgia's fuel-injected, low-energy and monster-free: past vibes aren't quite reflected.
*Check out progress updates for detailed commentary: (view spoiler)
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Reading Progress
August 9, 2023
– Shelved as:
to-read
August 9, 2023
– Shelved
August 9, 2023
– Shelved as:
200-299-pp
August 9, 2023
– Shelved as:
author-american
August 9, 2023
– Shelved as:
genre-folklore-myth
August 9, 2023
– Shelved as:
genre-juvenile-fantasy
August 9, 2023
– Shelved as:
genre-young-adult
August 28, 2024
– Shelved as:
read-in-2024
August 29, 2024
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Started Reading
August 29, 2024
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0.0%
"Notes:
(1) Okay, I've put off reading this book for way too long. This is one of those pre-order purchases I just forgot about because I was never in the mood or was otherwise preoccupied.
- But with the sequel coming out imminently I finally have my motivation.
(2) I've not been following the hype so I don't know what I'm in for.
- Well, except that Riordan's going pack it with '80s references, as has been his wont."
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(1) Okay, I've put off reading this book for way too long. This is one of those pre-order purchases I just forgot about because I was never in the mood or was otherwise preoccupied.
- But with the sequel coming out imminently I finally have my motivation.
(2) I've not been following the hype so I don't know what I'm in for.
- Well, except that Riordan's going pack it with '80s references, as has been his wont."
August 30, 2024
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17.01%
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Notes:
(1) "[My mom] hummed as she worked—some Nirvana song, I think. 'Come as You Are'?"
- Well, in terms of pop culture references, it seems like Rick Riordan's graduated from the '80s to the '90s.
(2) This plot feels a lot lower stakes than usual.
- It's been so long since these books have been anything other than an "end of the world" situation.
(Continued in comments)"
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Notes:
(1) "[My mom] hummed as she worked—some Nirvana song, I think. 'Come as You Are'?"
- Well, in terms of pop culture references, it seems like Rick Riordan's graduated from the '80s to the '90s.
(2) This plot feels a lot lower stakes than usual.
- It's been so long since these books have been anything other than an "end of the world" situation.
(Continued in comments)"
August 31, 2024
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35.42%
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Notes:
(1) Percy and Annabeth summon the goddess Hebe by singing a karaoke duet of John Lennon's "Jealous Guy."
- Man, these pop culture references are all over the place! I doubt any single person would get them all, you know, outside of Rick Riordan.
- "Jealous Guy" is a pretty deep cut. I doubt you'd actually be able to find it on a karaoke menu.
(Continued in comments)"
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Notes:
(1) Percy and Annabeth summon the goddess Hebe by singing a karaoke duet of John Lennon's "Jealous Guy."
- Man, these pop culture references are all over the place! I doubt any single person would get them all, you know, outside of Rick Riordan.
- "Jealous Guy" is a pretty deep cut. I doubt you'd actually be able to find it on a karaoke menu.
(Continued in comments)"
September 1, 2024
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52.78%
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Notes:
(1) Grover plays Duran Duran's "Union of the Snake" on his pan pipes to lure away snakes. Kind of like St. Patrick crossed with the Pied Piper, except he gets chased.
- Hmm, you'd think snakes would find snake songs charming, you know, snake charming.
- He also plays YMCA and The Beatles' "Help," so it probably didn't need to be snake-themed.
(Continued in comments)"
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Notes:
(1) Grover plays Duran Duran's "Union of the Snake" on his pan pipes to lure away snakes. Kind of like St. Patrick crossed with the Pied Piper, except he gets chased.
- Hmm, you'd think snakes would find snake songs charming, you know, snake charming.
- He also plays YMCA and The Beatles' "Help," so it probably didn't need to be snake-themed.
(Continued in comments)"
September 2, 2024
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76.39%
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Notes:
(1) "Paul says [Bob] Dylan was one of the best twentieth-century poets. I mean, the guy can rhyme leaders with parking meters. I guess that’s something?"
- First of all, assonance, while no doubt lyrical, is not rhyming.
- Secondly, as someone who rhymes nearly all my reviews, I'm no poet. While no piece of cake, rhyming does not a poet make.
(Continued in comments)"
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Notes:
(1) "Paul says [Bob] Dylan was one of the best twentieth-century poets. I mean, the guy can rhyme leaders with parking meters. I guess that’s something?"
- First of all, assonance, while no doubt lyrical, is not rhyming.
- Secondly, as someone who rhymes nearly all my reviews, I'm no poet. While no piece of cake, rhyming does not a poet make.
(Continued in comments)"
September 3, 2024
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93.06%
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Notes:
(1) As a distraction, Grover hula-hoops while playing "Get Lucky" on his panpipes.
- I know the song's a decade old but, as a reference, it feels brand new and shiny compared to all the oldies mentioned in this book.
- Possibly, it's Grover's way of wishing Percy good luck on his mission, or an attempt to will success into existence via song.
(Continued in comments)"
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Notes:
(1) As a distraction, Grover hula-hoops while playing "Get Lucky" on his panpipes.
- I know the song's a decade old but, as a reference, it feels brand new and shiny compared to all the oldies mentioned in this book.
- Possibly, it's Grover's way of wishing Percy good luck on his mission, or an attempt to will success into existence via song.
(Continued in comments)"
September 3, 2024
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Finished Reading
September 10, 2024
– Shelved as:
z-saturday
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Another one? I thought I was done with the series.
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Audrey wrote: "Another one? I thought I was done with the series."Well, there's certainly a demand, and with the live-action Disney+ series imminent, it only makes sense to cash in on it 🤔🤷♂️
Looking forward to your review, Jayson! I hope you enjoyed this read. It might well have been a cash grab but it was fun to go on another adventure with the original trio, even with such smaller stakes :)
Alex wrote: "Looking forward to your review, Jayson! I hope you enjoyed this read. It might well have been a cash grab but it was fun to go on another adventure with the original trio, even with such smaller st..."Thanks, Alex! Glad to hear you had a good time with it. I agree, it definitely comes off as a cash grab, but still really fun. The pizza arcade isn't the only "nostalgia trap" in the book... pretty much the whole thing is :)
Nice review Jayson. It’s almost a perfect book coming from a huge PJ fan.
Victor The Reader wrote: "Nice review Jayson. It’s almost a perfect book coming from a huge PJ fan."I can see that. Definitely a lot here that rewards long-time readers. Glad you liked it so much 😁👍
