Percy Jackson.
He's wiggled his way into many readers' lives. His crazy character once again appears in Rick Riordan's second installment of the Heroes of Olympus series.
There are many words to describe Percy. Loyal, hardworking, dedicated, sarcastic, a tad insane. But does Riordan ever really tell us this?
Whilst reading, I stumbled upon a very effective way that Riordan shows character, and that's through dialogue. Percy says, "You think I'd leave my team behind? After surviving Fleecy's wheat germ, running from cannibals, and hiding under blue giant butts in Alaska? Come on!" (Riordan 604)
Anyone who hasn't read this series can now agree with the few words I used above to describe Percy, and only with one quote. The message is clear and for the taking without saying it dully, and you get a closer connection to Percy himself. Too many times have authors tried to form their characters into words: Riordan simply uses words to form characters.
Fulfilling requirements is tedious when the author doesn't talk much about his latest series, so this is a fan-made trailer compiled of miscellaneous clips that's just generally awesome. Voldemort makes a cameo.
He's wiggled his way into many readers' lives. His crazy character once again appears in Rick Riordan's second installment of the Heroes of Olympus series.
There are many words to describe Percy. Loyal, hardworking, dedicated, sarcastic, a tad insane. But does Riordan ever really tell us this?
Whilst reading, I stumbled upon a very effective way that Riordan shows character, and that's through dialogue. Percy says, "You think I'd leave my team behind? After surviving Fleecy's wheat germ, running from cannibals, and hiding under blue giant butts in Alaska? Come on!" (Riordan 604)
Anyone who hasn't read this series can now agree with the few words I used above to describe Percy, and only with one quote. The message is clear and for the taking without saying it dully, and you get a closer connection to Percy himself. Too many times have authors tried to form their characters into words: Riordan simply uses words to form characters.
Fulfilling requirements is tedious when the author doesn't talk much about his latest series, so this is a fan-made trailer compiled of miscellaneous clips that's just generally awesome. Voldemort makes a cameo.
Riordan really is quite good at showing rather than telling. Probably my favorite thing about him besides the sass and slapstick humor. Wondering if he will combine the Kane and Olympus series?
ReplyDeleteI really like your voice in this post and i love the trailer!
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