I loved comparing the differences between Greek and Roman mythology.

Riordan does a great job in introducing his readers to the various aspects of Roman culture. Lares (house gods) saturate the area and the demigods are divided into legions similar to those of the Roman army. Unlike the laid back attitude of Camp Halfblood, Camp Jupiter is organized and has rules that everyone seems to follow. The Roman camp named Camp Jupiter (Jupiter is the roman name for Zeus) is fascinating. Percy's decision to accept the challenge and go to the Roman camp allows the reader to be introduced to the Roman demigods, the Roman way of life, and discover a new quest. He encounters Juno in the form of an old lady, who gives him a choice: he can regain his memories but go to the Roman half-blood camp where he will be lead to a treacherous journey or stay where he is and be assured of his safety. At the very beginning of the novel we find Percy Jackson being hunted by two gorgons. In The Son of Neptune, Percy returns as one of the main characters but can't remember anything. In last book we learned that Percy had disappeared and there were only vague vague hints of what could have happened. The Son of Neptune answers all of our nagging questions that The Lost Hero generated.

Surely, Riordan couldn't return to Camp Half-blood and not include him. Review: While reading and enjoying The Lost Hero, I couldn't help but wonder what happened to Percy Jackson, a character I've come to love for five books. Who are the other four mentioned in the prophesy? The answer may lie in another camp thousands of miles away, where a new camper has shown up and appears to be the son of Neptune, god of the sea. And foes bear arms to the Doors of Death.

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