The Red Pyramid

Posted by Mairen in DogEared on August 9, 2010
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BOOK NAME: The Red Pyramid
AUTHOR: Rick Riordan

Hi, it’s Mairen again. Percy Jackson and the Olympians, by Rick Riordan, has been the focus of a lot of controversy among fans. When the movie came out, there was outrage within the most avid followers, while the people who hadn’t read the books loved it.

But Riordan has burst out with a new book: The Red Pyramid. While this new novel does focus on myths and gods, the gods are not Greek or Roman, they’re Egyptian. We follow Carter and Sadie Kane as they quest to figure out what exactly is going on and what they need to do to stop the evil god Set. Set was released when their father worked magic with the Rosetta Stone, releasing the 5 major gods. Carter and Sadie grew up apart after their mother died: Carter traveled with their Egyptologist father around the world, and Sadie stayed with their mother’s parents in London. They are very different – Sadie has almost Caucasian skin, and Carter’s skin is much darker; Sadie has a British accent; and Carter is an expert on Egyptology.

As much as I loved the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, this book didn’t really do the trick for me. Sure, it was good–it just didn’t pack the punch that his first series did: it wasn’t as funny, and the characters didn’t come to life as much. It was confusing at times, and I couldn’t really get into it. While I was reading, I kept telling myself that it would get better, but it really didn’t. All I can hope for is that the next two books will be better. One of the big turn-downs for me was that the story was apparently told while Sadie and Carter were recording themselves retelling the story. This didn’t really work for me. It confused me, and while I could tell it was meant to be funny, it only served as an interruption to the actual plotline of the story.

The Red Pyramid was an okay book overall. If you’re a Rick Riordan fan, you should definitely read it. Please comment and tell me your thoughts!

Want another opinion? Read Reed’s review of The Red Pyramid.

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Comments

  1. escape2books
    August 9, 2010, 11:25 am

    I am not really interested in this book even though I am a Rick Riordan fan. I am waiting for the book The Lost Hero, the new demi-god series by Rick Riordan that is comeing out October 12, 2010. Hopefuly, it will be as good as the first series.

  2. liefstoneheart
    August 9, 2010, 1:38 pm

    yes!!!! escape2books, i preordered that book! If you want to get it on the first day you can pre-order the book on amazon!

  3. czechrepublic
    August 9, 2010, 1:58 pm

    I just love it!

  4. fibonaccimathgenius
    August 9, 2010, 3:20 pm

    I’ll definitely check that new one out, guys! I love Rick Riordan’s writing (usually), and I would love to get a better sampling of his writing. I hope that the Percy Jackson series isn’t his only true blockbuster book series.

    -Mairen

  5. warriorkitkat6
    August 9, 2010, 8:07 pm

    I started The Red Pyramid, but i’m only on page 5. I had to stop reading it so that I could read a different book that I needed to take back to the library. I read Percy Jackson and absolutely loved all five books! Cannot wait for The Lost Hero!!!!

  6. mdragon127
    August 10, 2010, 12:23 am

    I am looking forward to reading it but I am stil on percy jack son.

  7. H1616543
    August 10, 2010, 10:23 am

    I’ve never read it before. But I want to.

  8. SlyShadow
    August 12, 2010, 4:44 am

    i am SOOOOOOO exited about this new series! every time we go to a mall i beg (OK not beg) my mom to let me and my sis go to the book store and see if we could buy the ‘Red Pyramid’

  9. katie20
    August 12, 2010, 8:29 am

    it sounds really good

  10. athena12
    August 12, 2010, 5:27 pm

    hey guys skool just started and i am phyched…….hahahahahahahahahahahaahaha

  11. Cherry
    August 13, 2010, 12:34 pm

    Percy Jackson series is great, but I liked the Red Pyramid better because it was less confusing.

  12. SlyShadow
    August 14, 2010, 5:22 am

    WHAT! You are soooooooo lucky Cherry! if you read the comment a few above yours you should know that i am longing to get the Red Pyramid!

  13. pumpkin820
    August 14, 2010, 3:14 pm

    OMG! i loved this book but i liked percy jackson better TOO!

  14. sweety699
    August 16, 2010, 12:36 am

    This sound’s like a cool book, thank’s for telling!
    =]

  15. tmt_1310
    August 16, 2010, 12:00 pm

    i think this is a really good book, but i liked percy jackson wayyyyyyyyyyyyyy better. it got me started on a greek mythology phase that i am not entirely over.
    I totally didnt know riordan is already writing a new demigod series already!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i am so excited now

  16. Mary7311
    August 18, 2010, 7:27 pm

    I LOVE PERCY JACKSON!!!!!!!!
    AND I LOVE GREEK MYTHOLOGY!!!!!!!!!!!!!:p

  17. wizard247
    August 21, 2010, 10:05 pm

    Judging this review, I think the book is really good, I can’t wait to read it.

  18. iluv2shop
    August 24, 2010, 4:14 pm

    I am Rick Riordan’s biggest fan and because of him, I know EVERYTHING about Greek Mythology and Greek history. I look forward to ‘The Lost Hero’ which also features my fav characters: Percy & Annabeth.

    Even though I love Rick R. I haven’t bought this book yet. The story doesn’t interest me and it sounds like the P.J.O. series all over again with the evil god Set (just like with Kronos).

    I still look forward to Rick Riordan’s future books!!!!! :D

  19. zoenightshade12
    August 27, 2010, 11:04 am

    iluv2shop:
    I know everything about it2! :) my fav. goddesses r athena and artemis, my fav god is probably morpheus or poseidon or hermes. This book was ok, but just like pjo, i agree!

  20. hermione12
    August 27, 2010, 5:52 pm

    Mairen! Some guy already posted this book!!!! GET WITH THE GAME, GIRL!!!

  21. Wise Girl
    August 28, 2010, 9:52 pm

    I loved this book! It was very exciting every 5 times I read it! Not as good as Percy Jackson, but thats just my opinion.

  22. zoenightshade12
    August 30, 2010, 12:37 pm

    hermione12:
    I think u should b a bit grateful 2 her cuz now u have 2 different opinions!

    Thanks, Marien! :)
    –
    zoenightshade12

    p.s. read percy jackson!

  23. MasterLioness
    September 3, 2010, 8:04 am

    ya! Mom got it for me! I fineshed it in one day!

  24. zoenightshade12
    September 3, 2010, 11:51 am

    good 4 u, MasterLioness! have u ever read percy jackson?

  25. GalGalKidOfGeography
    September 12, 2010, 2:52 am

    I’m stuck on reading the Titan’s Curse of the Percy Jackson series! My Dad’s TOTALLY promised me for the Red Pyramid. Ancient Egypt is awesome, right guys?

  26. zoenightshade12
    September 14, 2010, 7:12 pm

    yep. but i still luv Ellas! ( the greek name 4 greece:) i know ancient greek)
    the titan’s curse is good, GalGalKidOfGeography, so don’t give up on it! my friend took a long time 2 read it cuz it is a bit boring at the beginning, but it gets better! :)
    GO PERCY JACKSON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    – zoe

  27. zoenightshade12
    September 23, 2010, 4:16 pm

    Hey, marien, when the lost hero comes out, PLEASE do a review on it!!!!!!!!!! i luved this review, and it will probably work with greek myths instead of egyptian!!!!!!

    thanx!

    ~zoe

  28. nowayjose12
    September 25, 2010, 1:36 pm

    It is soooooooooooo awesome to read the books that Rick Riordan writes especially with this one. According to me my favorite god was Thoth because like me I have a continuous craving for knowledge. You have great taste to read this book with the continuos action, adventure, and dispense of mythological facts. I cant wait to read the next book of the series.

  29. wormie444
    October 4, 2010, 9:59 pm

    okay so i just got this book like today and i have NOT gotten very far and so far i understand the book im a huge fan of both greek and egyption mythology so im not having any trouble understanding. if you guys dont understand than look up greek mythology

  30. evil flying penguin
    October 5, 2010, 11:23 pm

    I love this book just as much as the percy jackson series. I can not wait for The Lost Hero comming out on October 12th

  31. Nephthys/Isis
    October 20, 2010, 3:01 pm

    Please do The Lost Hero.
    Please do The Lost Hero.
    Please do The Lost Hero.
    Please do The Lost Hero.
    Please do The Lost Hero.
    Please do The Lost Hero.
    Please do The Lost Hero.
    Please do The Lost Hero.
    Please do The Lost Hero.
    Please do The Lost Hero.
    Please do The Lost Hero.
    Nephthys/Isis
    >—–>
    >—–>
    >—–>

  32. hpfan
    October 29, 2010, 1:13 pm

    i cant wait to read tlh,rp was ok,but pjo was a lot better,in my opinion.

  33. BooksandPuppies
    November 1, 2010, 7:03 pm

    Awesome book. I love the chapter titles. :) I’ve read The Lost Hero, too. Can not wait for the second book in both series to come out1

  34. SadieKane
    November 1, 2010, 9:09 pm

    LOVE this book!
    It was amazing! At first I thought that Riordan was just going to copy the Lightning Thief, but this time with Egyptian mythology! I have been interested in Egyptian Mythology since I was 5. The Red Pyramid is the best fictional book that incorporates Ancient Egypt ever! I think that it actually might be better than the Lightning Thief series.
    -Sadie

  35. BooksandPuppies
    November 2, 2010, 6:48 pm

    Definately not the best the best one yet, but it was pretty dang good. I loved the Lost Hero. Post a comment about it if you’ve read it, and what you think.

  36. Georgiex12x
    November 10, 2010, 3:27 pm

    I loved the lost hero and the whole Percy Jackson series! cant wait till the next one comes out in 2011.

  37. fibonaccimathgenius
    November 10, 2010, 5:24 pm

    haha hermione12, I know someone already posted it, but I kinda HAD to..
    for one, I LOVE RICK RIORDAN AND WILL NEVER ABANDON HIM EVER.
    for another, I had a different opinion than Reed and thought that people would benefit from hearing that :P

  38. fibonaccimathgenius
    November 10, 2010, 5:26 pm

    OH JEEZ
    i just read the rest of these comments and I was debating doing the Lost Hero since..
    wait for it..
    REED HAD ALREADY SUBMITTED A REVIEW. AGAIN.
    yeah, you read that right.

    so, do you still want me to do the Lost Hero? it’s been like a month since it came out, but I’ll review it if you guys want me to.

  39. BooksandPuppies
    November 19, 2010, 7:09 pm

    Yes, yes, yes, yes,yes to the 1000000000000000000000 power. And will you do the Kingdom Keepers while your at it? The first is Disney at Dark. They aren’t kids books either just Google them.

  40. athena25
    December 20, 2010, 6:58 pm

    the red pyramiid isnt that good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  41. athena25
    December 27, 2010, 12:19 am

    The lost hero is like wayyyyyy awesomer (is that a word?) if u dont undrstnd Egyptian mythology then don’t read the red pyramid but if u do knock urself out. Anyone need the red pyramid cuz I have it and I m no longer reading it. U could have it 4 free! Jk
    No offense to those ppl who r interested in Egyptian mythology but I practically h8 it. I dont undrstnd it but Greek mythology is smthng I can undersnd it really well that is just my opinion. So please no one get mad at me. Ttyl c ya

  42. Anonymous
    March 2, 2011, 11:11 am

    bit of a disappointment …not as good as the percy jackson series

  43. merryholly
    March 31, 2011, 10:39 pm

    I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!
    YOU ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO
    READ THIS BOOK AND THE
    LOST HERO TOO! I LOVE
    THESE SERIES!

  44. missyp789
    April 1, 2011, 3:46 pm

    this sounds like an awesome book.I will see if i can get it somewhere.

  45. Athena_wisdom
    April 7, 2011, 2:22 pm

    @merryholly ur right the lost Hero is an awesome book! Sorry bout last comment to u on the pt

  46. Athena_wisdom
    April 7, 2011, 2:24 pm

    @merryholly ur right the lost Hero is an awesome book! Sorry bout last comment to u on the other red pyramid it’s just i hate beingeam to ppl I guess but I don’t think it a really mean person! ;

  47. Athena_wisdom
    April 7, 2011, 2:25 pm

    Omg my iPod is being so annoying! It keeps submitting my commeNts even if I’m not finished! :P

  48. Athena_wisdom
    April 7, 2011, 2:35 pm

    Booksandpuppies the lost hero is an awesome book I reccomend it to ages 7-10

  49. batboy
    August 10, 2011, 5:49 pm

    great addition to the already famous serires, the lightning theif

  50. DaBest
    November 23, 2011, 11:34 pm

    Hold on your horses!
    Which one is better the Percy Jackson series or the Kane Chronicle Series?
    I think the Kane Chronicles but don’t let that stop you from reading the Percy Jackson book.
    P.S. You have to read The Throne of Fire and The Son of Neptune

    Enjoy ;p
    I mean the books. Silly me.

  51. jamieshae
    February 7, 2012, 8:47 pm

    I love egypt so this book sounds awesome

  52. jamieshae
    February 13, 2012, 4:19 pm

    I got the book!!!!! and i <3 it thanks for telling me about it. It sounded like a really bad book untell you told me it.:)

  53. jamieshae
    March 31, 2012, 4:18 pm

    I love this book because I like reading about egypt so it feels like your there

  54. moongoddess_60
    August 20, 2012, 6:14 pm

    I really LOVE THIS BOOK!!!! IT ROCKS!!!!! mY sister doesnt like it that much…. she thinks its horrible. I hope that Rick Riordan comes out with the second book of the lost hero!!! I hate how he put in the cliff hangers. In a good way!!!

    Moongoddess_60—————–>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

  55. carmel09
    August 28, 2012, 2:22 pm

    I love this book! :D Rick Riordan is one of my favorite authors. I prefer the Percy Jackson Series better, but I really like this series too!!

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