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The Son of Neptune

  • 2011 first published
  • 512 pages
  • ★ 4.3 (123 ratings)
  • 40 editions

Published in 2011, The Son of Neptune is a mythic fiction novel by Rick Riordan. It takes readers to Alaska and California in 2011. Characters include Percy Jackson, Annabeth Chase and Thalia Grace. Readers will find themes of amnesiacs, Greek Mythology, Roman Mythology and prophecies.

Open Library readers give it an average of 4.3 out of 5 from 123 ratings, and 1,165 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 40 editions across 9 languages.

At about 512 pages, most readers finish it in 9–10 hours.

About The Son of Neptune

Percy is confused. When he awoke from his long sleep, he didn't know much more than his name. His brain fuzz is lingering, even after the wolf Lupa told him he is a demigod and trained him to fight with the pen/sword in his pocket. Somehow Percy manages to make it to a camp for half-bloods, despite the fact that he has to keep killing monsters along the way. But the camp doesn't ring any bells with him. The only thing he can recall from his past is another name: Annabeth. Hazel is supposed to be dead. When she lived before, she didn't do a very good job of it. Sure, she was an obedient daughter, even when her mother was possessed by greed. But that was the problem-when the Voice took over her mother and commanded Hazel to use her "gift" for an evil purpose, Hazel couldn't say no. Now, because of her mistake, the future of the world is at risk. Hazel wishes she could ride away from it all on the stallion that appears in her dreams. Frank is a klutz. His grandmother says he is descended from heroes and can be anything he wants to be, but he doesn't see it. He doesn't even know who his father is. He keeps hoping Apollo will claim him, because the only thing he is good at is archery-although not good enough to win camp war games. His bulky physique makes him feel like an ox, especially in front of Hazel, his closest friend at camp. He trusts her completely-enough to share his secret he holds close to his heart.
Description from Open Library

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Tropes

Setting

Era

  • 2011
  • Ancient Rome
  • Ancient Greece

Characters

Subjects

  • Amnesiacs
  • Greek Mythology
  • Roman Mythology
  • Prophecies
  • Prophecy
  • Camps
  • Monsters
  • Children's fiction
  • Fantasy fiction
  • Fantasy
  • Mitología clásica
  • Dioses griegos
  • Ficción juvenil
  • Mitología griega
  • Monstruos
  • Campamentos

Quick answers

Who wrote The Son of Neptune?

The Son of Neptune was written by Rick Riordan and first published in 2011.

What genre is The Son of Neptune?

It is usually shelved as Myth & Legend Fiction.

How long is The Son of Neptune?

The median edition has 512 pages, about 9–10 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Son of Neptune?

Readers who like it often enjoy The son of Neptune, Darkstalker and King.

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