William V reviewed The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
4 stars
As the supposed grand finale, this book offers a predictable culmination of the series' overarching prophecy, with familiar characters facing the expected ultimate antagonist. The narrative largely consists of a prolonged battle sequence, which, while action-packed, can become monotonous and lacks significant strategic depth. Character arcs, having been developed over several books, largely conclude as anticipated, offering little in the way of surprising revelations or profound growth. The plot ties up loose ends in a rather convenient manner, leaving few questions unanswered and maintaining a tidy, if unchallenged, resolution. The emotional beats, while present, often feel somewhat manufactured, aiming for sentimentality without consistently earning it through nuanced character interactions.
As the supposed grand finale, this book offers a predictable culmination of the series' overarching prophecy, with familiar characters facing the expected ultimate antagonist. The narrative largely consists of a prolonged battle sequence, which, while action-packed, can become monotonous and lacks significant strategic depth. Character arcs, having been developed over several books, largely conclude as anticipated, offering little in the way of surprising revelations or profound growth. The plot ties up loose ends in a rather convenient manner, leaving few questions unanswered and maintaining a tidy, if unchallenged, resolution. The emotional beats, while present, often feel somewhat manufactured, aiming for sentimentality without consistently earning it through nuanced character interactions.