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‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ has a strong first two episodes that nonetheless aren’t quite worthy of the gods

By Ben Konuch “Hold fast, Percy. Brave the storm.” (The following review will contain spoilers for “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” as well as the novel The Lightning Thief) To say that Rick Riordan's “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” book series holds a special place in my heart would be an understatement. I never read “Harry Potter”, but I did give “Percy Jackson” a try from the recommendation of my older brother. The stories Riordan told of Greek mythology ...