--- product_id: 56701948 title: "The House Of Hades (The Heroes of Olympus) Library Binding – Large Print, October 9, 2013" brand: "rick riordan" price: "1529077₫" currency: VND in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.vn/products/56701948-the-house-of-hades-the-heroes-of-olympus-library-binding store_origin: VN region: Vietnam --- # The House Of Hades (The Heroes of Olympus) Library Binding – Large Print, October 9, 2013 **Brand:** rick riordan **Price:** 1529077₫ **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The House Of Hades (The Heroes of Olympus) Library Binding – Large Print, October 9, 2013 by rick riordan - **How much does it cost?** 1529077₫ with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vn](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/56701948-the-house-of-hades-the-heroes-of-olympus-library-binding) ## Best For - rick riordan enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted rick riordan brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The House Of Hades (The Heroes of Olympus) Library Binding – Large Print, October 9, 2013 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51UvRCBcfFL.jpg) ![The House Of Hades (The Heroes of Olympus) Library Binding – Large Print, October 9, 2013 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/318Nli-QxtL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ A mind-spinning trip worthy of the Labyrinth... *by L***N on Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2013* ...and no, I don't really mean that in a good way.I was introduced to the Percy Jackson books by a friend in my late teens, not long after "Battle of the Labyrinth" came out. I gulped down the first four and sat on pins and needles until "The Last Olympian" came out, and then gulped it down like a dehydrated woman. When I found out he was doing a sequel series, I was cautiously excited. When "The Lost Hero" came out, I didn't feel like it was quite as strong as PJatO, but it certainly had its own strengths. With each consecutive novel, I've appreciated the series more and more. Ultimately, I've found myself going back again and again to Percy like one would to an old friend, comfortable and familiar. One I felt like I could introduce to anyone, and they'd find an instant friend, too.Like so, so many others, I have been nearly foaming at the mouth for "House of Hades." I even did a (rather undignified) happy dance when my copy arrived in the mail, and immediately jumped in headfirst, then gulped the whole book down in less than twelve hours.As with any book, there were pros and cons, which I will try to cover below in a somewhat organized manner.PROS (SPOILERS AHEAD, BEWARE):Percabeth: One thing I've appreciated about the series is Rick's including a canonical 'ship without it completely taking over. Percy and Annabeth's relationship remains very real and grounding for the characters without sucking time, energy, and focus from the plot - in fact, it complements the plot, another thread among the many he usually so skillfully weaves. HoH did not deviate from this pattern, allowing Percy and Annabeth to reaffirm and strengthen their bond and relationship as they together faced the horrors of the birthplace of monsters. They had some genuinely sweet moments while still managing to move the storyline along, instead of bogging it down.Richness of background: For me, the setting of a book is almost as much a character as the people involved. I like to be immersed in what the characters are seeing, feeling, tasting, hearing. RR has always satisfied me in this respect, helping me easily visualize the Greek camp, the Roman camp, and everywhere between and beyond. When I read a book, I like to think I'm traveling to that place, and PJ has never disappointed in that respect. HoH is no exception.Character growth: This one is a little iffy. Some characters grow and stretch their wings so beautifully in this one (Hazel, Frank, and Leo, most specifically). At first I didn't like Frank's transformation, but I think RR did a good job growing the character while still maintaining the true sense of who he is, as presented before. Yes, he's a buff version of Frank, but he's still the insecure sweetheart teddy bear we all know and love. Leo also did a LOT of growing up in this one, and while his transformation was in some ways more extreme than Frank's - emotionally, more than physically - I think it was also handled quite well.Inclusion of past characters: Though their cameos were fairly small, it was wonderful to see Grover and Rachel again. It was also wonderful seeing Calypso again, since she was such an intriguing addition in the PJatO series, and we didn't get to see that much of her. Plus, Bob the Titan - a follow-up on him was great, and I love how he develops throughout the story.Canonical follow-ups: This one was OFF THE SCALE for me. There were so many things in this book which recalled things from the original series, and each one was like rediscovering a lost treasure. Rachel still carrying the blue plastic hairbrush she brained Kronos with; Calypso's reappearance and what happened to her after "The Last Olympian"; and, perhaps most poignantly, the fallout of Percy and Annabeth's destroying all those monsters. It was an inclusion that surprised me, but I felt like it definitely helped Percy (and Annabeth as well, though not to as large a degree) grow.Riptide: I always wondered if Percy's sword doubled as a pen. The fact it does? The icing on the cake for me. (I love my theories being right...)Percy's dark side: I was really on the fence about this for a while. One thing I've always appreciated about Percy as a hero is his BEING such a hero, always doing his best to do the right thing. That line definitely blurred in HoH, and he struggled with a surprising darker side of himself several times. To paraphrase Annabeth, some things are not meant to be done, some lines are never meant to be crossed. I think Percy's struggle with his dark side is a very interesting development in HoH, and I look forward to seeing what RR has planned to do in "Blood of Olympus" to further help Percy deal with his dark side.Coach Hedge: He's always been a kind of ambivalent character for me. He was kind of funny in the first book, but sometimes his "DIE!" mantra wore on the nerves a bit. But seeing his softer side in HoH really endeared the character to me, and he's quickly risen in the ranks of likeable characters in the series.CONS (SPOILERS AHEAD, BEWARE):POVs & writing quality: I thought the previous books balanced out quite nicely with the three-or-four POV changes. One of the few things I disliked about PJatO was the entire series being in Percy's POV - I wanted to know more about what OTHER characters were thinking. In HoH, RR put in all SEVEN characters' points of view. It went from Hazel, to Annabeth, to Leo, to Percy... And then to Jason and Piper and Frank as well! While I can see why they all needed their say, it made the story itself feel a bit - cluttered. Almost like RR was trying to fit too much into a single book (and, seriously, the thing was almost 600 pages the way it was!). One thing I've always been able to say is his stories have never felt cluttered or confusing, but this time, he kind of dropped the ball a bit. Having all seven POVs in a single book felt more like a final-book thing, IF it HAD to be done, and since this is the penultimate... Well, I just think it didn't really work out that well. Because of the cluttered feel of the book, it seemed almost rushed, and more of the quality of fanfiction (and not even GOOD fanfiction) than an actual published novel, especially a new novel in a series as beloved and (previously) good as PJatO/HoO.Piper and Jason: Of all the characters in HoO, I've liked these two least. Piper has never really felt that useful - she just seems like a whiny weight dragging the team down (granted, her dagger has been useful, but let's face it, pretty much anyone could wield that). Jason - I don't know what it is about him, but he's always set my teeth on edge. Both appeared to be at their worst in HoH. I don't think either one really added anything to the story, particularly in their points of view. The story could have stood alone quite nicely without them, and particularly without their POVs adding page numbers, but no substance. I think Jason and Piper are meant to be this series' Percy and Annabeth, but since Percabeth is already in this series... Well, that doesn't really make them very useful, I'm sorry to say. Perhaps it wouldn't be that bad if Piper would actually grow as a character, but even when she's whining, "What can I really do?" the question never gets answered. And sure, Jason can fly and all that, but he doesn't really feel like a strong main character. And I REALLY don't agree with a lot of Jason's views throughout the story. Though I am happy to say his "do I go with my Roman roots or Greek friends?" inner argument with himself is finally resolved in this one...Mythology vs. the real world: One of the things I've always appreciated most about PJatO has been how easy it is to escape into it. After all, it's not real, and it doesn't FEEL real. Sure, it's cool, but not probable. It's escapism at its best. This is a fantasy series, and it FEELS like a fantasy series, which is part of the reason it's so enjoyable. But I feel like RR crossed the line too much in HoH. Instead of focusing on the mythology and fantasy aspects, like in previous books, he instead tried to throw in way too many "real world" conflicts that were nonsensical, pointless, and sometimes downright insulting. As I mentioned above, Jason's views in this story really made me dislike him more than in previous books. I think one of the book's biggest faux pas is best summed up in Chiron's words from the first book: "We don't deal in the metaphysical." The few times Christianity was mentioned in the book, it felt degrading and insulting. It would have been best if he'd done like in previous books and stuck with the Greek/Roman mythology, and left everything else alone.Maturity: Ultimately, these books are aimed toward KIDS. Can adults enjoy them too? Definitely. I'm an adult, and I love them. Even my mother reads and enjoys them! Having said that, I think HoH held too many mature themes for the target audience. Do I think some kids can handle it? Yes. Some kids mature faster than others. BUT, I still STRONGLY caution parents to read this book first before handing it to your kids - especially younger ones like 9 or 10 year olds. This book deals with a LOT of darker themes than the others (Percy and Annabeth are in the birthplace of monsters, after all - not gumdrops, lollipops and roses), and one subject (which I mention below) in particular is NOT something an author should put in a book aimed at kids. PERIOD. This is a young adult series, first and foremost, and there are some lines that should never be crossed, and I'm sad to say RR did so in HoH. Several times. I think RR was going somewhat for a Harry Potter type of effect - each book got progressively darker as the series progressed and the protagonists (and the fans) got older. But I think RR saved everything for HoH and just threw it all in the pot at once, out of the blue and without buildup or warning beforehand.Nico di Angelo: Since he was first introduced, Nico has been one of my favorite characters. I myself sometimes struggle with the feeling that I don't really fit in to my surroundings, and that everyone is looking at me and wondering what I'm doing there, because really, why do I think I belong? For that reason, I've always felt more of a connection to Nico than any other character, though I've liked others more. What Rick did to the character in this book was not ONLY out of the blue and completely out of the character HE HIMSELF set forth in the past five books (I mean, only NOW after the "big reveal" is everyone else noting his strange behavior?), but it is entirely inappropriate in a young adult novel. For one thing, Nico is only fourteen years old (which means he was around ten when he first encountered Percy), and that is nowhere near old enough for someone to know what love IS, let alone what it feels like. One thing I've always appreciated about this series is how CLEAN it is. Mr. D (or Mr. B, in his Roman persona) doesn't even drink wine (Diet Coke or Diet Pepsi is substituted, depending on whether he's Greek or Roman)! There's been no swearing or sexual content, and it has been a refreshing addition to YA literature. The inclusion of a gay character is NOT something that should be put into a YA novel - and also NOT something an author should take upon himself introduce to children. I am seriously disappointed in and disillusioned with RR for adding that completely useless part in an otherwise great series. I am not saying this to spark some sort of heated debate in the comments (heaven only knows, there's more than enough of that going around in others), but I feel this is something that should be addressed, and parents should be warned about before unknowingly handing this book to their children and finding out about this unnecessary inclusion later. I can't in good conscience let it go unmentioned. I mean, I'm an ADULT and I felt shocked and off-put by that detail. I shudder to think how it might affect a child.(END SPOILERS)Will I read the book again? Probably. Did I enjoy it as much as I thought I would? No, sadly. What with some very disturbing reveals and the at times unorganized writing, this is definitely the weakest of the "Heroes of Olympus" novels. Will I get/read "Blood of Olympus"? Probably. Am I as excited about it as I was when I first found out there would be a fifth (when I was reading the dust jacket of the fourth, before I even read word one of HoH)? No. After HoH, I'm sad to say my expectations for the series have dropped quite a bit, which really does sadden me as this is one of my favorite book series. Ultimately, this book received a 3 of 5 star rating for the cons mentioned above, but the three stars I heartily gave it for the pros were well-earned. I gave this review serious thought before I posted it (and, thus far, it is the only review I have written for this series), and I hope I have helped some people make up their minds one way or the other about the purchase/reading of this book.Thank you for your time. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This Series Ages With It’s Readers *by H***N on Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2022* I think, out of all the wonderful books Rick has written, this specific series really shines. He understands his readers who read Lightning Thief in their youth have grown. Just as Percy and Annabeth have grown. This book has some extremely dark, haunting moments that are much more adult than we have in some of the other books, but they never outweigh those wholesome, well written moments of pure just… good that makes Rick Riordan stand out as a writer. I’ll keep coming back to this series over and over, just as I’m sure others will. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing book *by K***R on Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2022* Great reading material. One of his best books. 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