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Red Pyramid - Rick Riordan

Title: "Red Pyramid"

Author: Rick Riordan

Cycle: "Kane Family Chronicles" Volume I

Publisher: Gallery Books

Polish Release Date: February 2011

Number of pages: 544

Original title: The Kane Chronicles. Book One: The Red Pyramid "

was released 2010

Translated: Agnes Fulińska

My opinion:

know it demented feelings of happiness, which expands until you from the inside? Makes earthquake with these positive emotions, and your guests smiling face so much that until it is impossible that there fit? Would you like to clap their hands, laugh, shed a tear even with such a positive emotion? I must admit to you that I sometimes accompany these emotions when they fall into my hands some, a unique book for me. This is precisely the book is "red pyramid" Rick Riordan, author of the series "Percy Jackson and the Olympians." Cycle, which guaranteed me one of the best adventures of my life reading. Is understandable so my joy when I could once again move into the amazing world what Mr. Riordan created in his new series - "Family Chronicles Kane," and let yourself be carried away by adventure.

I think the story "Red Pyramid" brings the best note on the back cover:

"From his mother's death, Carter and Sadie is almost a stranger. Girl lives with his grandparents in London, her brother and travels the world with his father, a prominent Egyptology Dr. Julius Kane.

One night, Dr. Kane takes Carter and Sadie on "scientific experiment" to the British Museum, in the hope that he will be able to Back to combine family. Instead, the release of the Egyptian god Seth, who condemns the doctor exile, and his children forced to flee.

Sadie and Carter soon discover that they wake up all the gods of Egypt, and the worst of them - Set - Kane wants to destroy the family . To stop him, the children must take the perilous journey across the world. It will be a task that will bring them to the truth about the family and reveal her ties to the secret society has existed since the time of the pharaohs. "

I will not reveal anything more, I do not want to spoil you the pleasure of discovering more mysteries and secrets contained in the book.

zdążyliście As you noted, Riordan wove in his latest series of elements drawn from the culture of ancient Egypt. You can from this book to learn many interesting things about yourself or refresh their knowledge in this area, which lies somewhere in our heads, more or less dusty. There are numerous references about Egyptian gods and stories associated with them (as well as the gods themselves). Getting to know the history of the unification of Egypt and the beliefs and customs prevail in there. The book also appear wzmioanki on historical figures and the monuments of that era, such as the Rosetta Stone, Palette of Narmer, the Sphinx, Cleopatra's Needle, numerous uszebti .

As for the main characters - Carter and Sadie did not think I'll write, but it fell to me to taste more than the heroes of the previous series - Percy and Annabth. Sadie, though he has little knowledge about the civilization of ancient Egypt, this does not offend like Percy and assimilates everything much faster. It has a sharp tongue, is assertive and in spite of his twelve years can make mature decisions. Carter, in turn, is a serious and wise young man, adhering to rules. Seemed so calm and thoughtful older brother. The two great complement and not how they do not like it. Other characters are also very well portrayed, sometimes osnuci mystery, evoke sympathy or dislike.

book presented is as digital video recording. The first-person narrative is carried by both the Carter and Sadie. First, the two chapters, the story Carter says, then, for two consecutive Sadie explains to us what happened, and so on. This enables us to keep track of some of the events of two different points of view, we know the characters better . In addition, in the book can be found in ancient Egyptian words, and their hieroglyphic writing, as well as drawings, amulets, symbols and other ancient objects. Very nice it diversifies story and makes the book seem even more interesting.

author at the outset throws us into a vortex of events. The action grabs us already on the first pages and does not allow us to be bored until the very end. Before the heroes all the time, there are new challenges, decisions to make, escape from enemies or fight them. We visit with them in London, Paris, New York, Washington, Cairo, Memphis, Phoenix, as well as places unrealistic, such as the Land of the Dead. This book is a continuous journey and Sadie Carter, who will test their loyalty, friendship, faith in their abilities. Riordan describes it all in his great style - no longueur, nicely in the reception, with a powerful dose of humor.

Yes, yes. I describe only my admiration for this book, despite its flaws. And if there is? For sure. You could replace the predictability of certain topics or naivete and absurdity of some situations. Just for me to book your Riordona are magical, I can guarantee an excellent adventure readership and I am blind to the drawbacks and deficiencies contained therein.

promises us another great series, not only for young people. The book combines a pleasant and useful. It provides both knowledge on ancient Egyptian civilization, as well as entertainment guaranteed readership. Swift action, great characters, humor. Everything is written in plain language and interesting way. After reading "Red Pyramid" I feel fully satisfied, and I look forward to the premiere of the second volume.


Highly recommended!


My Rating: 5 / 6

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received from book publishing Photo Books , for which I thank you :-)

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Oh, it's worth mentioning that the world described in the book is the same reality in which the action is set series "Percy Jackson and the Olympic gods. " I wonder if the characters of these two series will meet someday? In my opinion it would be interesting event ;-)