It's fast. It's sassy. It's peppered with facts about Egyptian mythology - easy to digest and fun to learn. What are we talking about?
Rick Riordan's Red Pyramid: The Kane Chronicles of course! I recently picked up the book, realized that it had been out for a considerable time, and because I enjoyed the Percy Jackson series decided to give the RP a shot.
Now, I'm the Cornelia Funke kind of a reader. I love exquisite prose, the rise and fall of rhythm, the way beautiful prose can soothe you and take you to a different dimension. Rick Riordan's writing does not fit into this category by any measure.
But I picked it up because I like the man's sense of adventure, plot pace, characters and the twists and turns in his book. Here's my two pennies on the Red Pyramid: The Kane Chronicles.
Book Review
The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, Book 1) Author: Rick Riordan
If you loved Rick Riordan's extremely popular Percy Jackson series, you will worship The Kane Chronicles. This series opens with The Red Pyramid – an action oriented story that zooms from start to finish. The Red Pyramid is the story of Carter and Sadie, siblings who have grown apart ever since the mysterious death of their mother Ruby. Carter is dragged all over the world by his archaeologist father Dr. Julius Kane, and Sadie lives a normal life in London with her grandparents. But their world is turned upside down when their father disappears while trying to destroy the Rosetta Stone, which unleashes powerful Egyptian gods who are out to destroy the world. The book is funny, fast-paced, has a solid take on Egyptian mythology and characters whom you will love by the end of the book. Author Rick Riordan was born in Texas and taught in schools for fifteen years before turning to writing. He is also the author of the wildly popular Percy Jackson series.
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Excerpt:
If you’re hearing this story, you’re already in danger. Sadie and I might be your only chance. Go to the school. Find the locker... The combination is 13/32/33. By the time you finish listening, you’ll know what those numbers mean...The most important thing: when you open the package and find what’s inside, don’t keep it longer than a week... it will grant you almost unlimited power. But if you possess it too long, it will consume you. Learn its secrets quickly and pass it on... I guess it started in London, the night our dad blew up the British Museum. My name is Carter Kane. I’m fourteen and my home is a suitcase.
This review was meant to be very brief. For a lengthier look into the book, I recommend
Coffee for the Brain.
