Hey, guys! This review was a long time coming. I am an avid fan of Rick Riordan. With his great success with Percy Jackson and the Kane Chronicles, I was fairly sure that I would find Magnus Chase amazing as well. However, something about deciding to read a new series (realistically made for twelve-year-olds) that I would continue all the way through college was a bit of a stretch. I'm glad that I did though.
The Cover:
Official Description:
Magnus Chase has always been a troubled kid. Since his mother’s mysterious death, he’s lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits, keeping one step ahead of the police and the truant officers.
One day, he’s tracked down by a man he’s never met—a man his mother claimed was dangerous. The man tells him an impossible secret: Magnus is the son of a Norse god.
The Viking myths are true. The gods of Asgard are preparing for war. Trolls, giants and worse monsters are stirring for doomsday. To prevent Ragnarok, Magnus must search the Nine Worlds for a weapon that has been lost for thousands of years.
When an attack by fire giants forces him to choose between his own safety and the lives of hundreds of innocents, Magnus makes a fatal decision.
Sometimes, the only way to start a new life is to die...
My Review:
I enjoyed this book. It was light and silly, much more so than the last few Rick Riordan books. For example, the goofy chapter titles are back! It wasn't at a laugh-out-loud level, but it definitely was at endearing-smile level. At times, the goofiness seemed a bit much, specifically Magnus's sword in that it talked and was named Jack; however, it was still nice.
The characters were all unique. Magnus comes from a completely different background than a lot of us do, and I thought it added a cool dimension to the story and his character. Sam, the second main character, is one of the few female characters I've seen who have been strong/able to fight well without being completely two dimensional. Cudoos to you, Mr. Riordan.
While being fantastical and entertaining, it was also relevant to a lot of problems that kids face. Major characters faced problems with family that a lot of children can relate to directly. It's important for them to know that they are not alone, and this book did a really nice job with that.
The plot was quick and interesting... At least after a hundred pages in. There was a lot of world building in this book that was lumped in the beginning. I believe the second book and past will have a faster start.
One thing that I couldn't decide if were good or bad but were certainly interesting was the nods to the Percy Jackson series. From a chapter title to a joke about how to hide a sword to Annabeth being Magnus's cousin, these references were everywhere. I would definitely recommend reading that series first to get the references as well as the fact that its a great series.
Phrases:
And then we died
Happy Reading!
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The Cover:
The Cover:
It shows Magnus holding the Sword of Summer (nicknamed Jack in the books) with the World Tree (the backbone of all the Norse worlds) in the background and Fenrir the wolf in the foreground. I don't really like it. It seems unnecessarily busy, a simple image would have sufficed. No one is reading this book for its cover anyways. B- cover.
Official Description:
Magnus Chase has always been a troubled kid. Since his mother’s mysterious death, he’s lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits, keeping one step ahead of the police and the truant officers.
One day, he’s tracked down by a man he’s never met—a man his mother claimed was dangerous. The man tells him an impossible secret: Magnus is the son of a Norse god.
The Viking myths are true. The gods of Asgard are preparing for war. Trolls, giants and worse monsters are stirring for doomsday. To prevent Ragnarok, Magnus must search the Nine Worlds for a weapon that has been lost for thousands of years.
When an attack by fire giants forces him to choose between his own safety and the lives of hundreds of innocents, Magnus makes a fatal decision.
Sometimes, the only way to start a new life is to die...
My Review:
I enjoyed this book. It was light and silly, much more so than the last few Rick Riordan books. For example, the goofy chapter titles are back! It wasn't at a laugh-out-loud level, but it definitely was at endearing-smile level. At times, the goofiness seemed a bit much, specifically Magnus's sword in that it talked and was named Jack; however, it was still nice.
The characters were all unique. Magnus comes from a completely different background than a lot of us do, and I thought it added a cool dimension to the story and his character. Sam, the second main character, is one of the few female characters I've seen who have been strong/able to fight well without being completely two dimensional. Cudoos to you, Mr. Riordan.
While being fantastical and entertaining, it was also relevant to a lot of problems that kids face. Major characters faced problems with family that a lot of children can relate to directly. It's important for them to know that they are not alone, and this book did a really nice job with that.
The plot was quick and interesting... At least after a hundred pages in. There was a lot of world building in this book that was lumped in the beginning. I believe the second book and past will have a faster start.
One thing that I couldn't decide if were good or bad but were certainly interesting was the nods to the Percy Jackson series. From a chapter title to a joke about how to hide a sword to Annabeth being Magnus's cousin, these references were everywhere. I would definitely recommend reading that series first to get the references as well as the fact that its a great series.
Phrases:
And then we died
Happy Reading!
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