As a big fan of the Percy Jackson series, I couldn't help but reach for this book in the book store. Rick Riordan is amazing at weaving old history within a modern day setting. His knowledge of Greek legend in the Percy Jackson series, and in this case, Egyptian folklore, is quite impressive.
The Red Pyramid is about Carter Kane, a boy who travels the world (for six years)moving from this place to the next with his father, Julius Kane (an Egyptologist). Carter's sister Sadie on the other hand lives with her grandparents and has what Carter wishes he had- a permanent home, friends, and a life that doesn't involve a suitcase. Unfortunately for the siblings, the six years spent apart has left them with nothing at all in common.
The pair are finally brought back together on Christmas Eve when there Dad drags them to The British Museum, claiming that he can fix everything that has kept their family apart- though Carter and Sadie have no idea what he's talking about. As they look on, their Dad summons a dark figure and then disappears. Very quickly, Carter and Sadie find out that the Ancient Egyptian Gods really do exist and that their family has a very long, and tangled history with something called the House of Life. In order to save their Dad, Carter and Sadie have to go to dangerous lengths to find out more about these Egyptian gods and confront the worst of them, Set, who tries to stop them at every turn.
From start to finish, this is an exciting book. I love how the lines of fact and fiction cease to exist in Riordan's novels. He mixes everything so well that you forget to check what is fact and fiction and just sit back and enjoy the story. In my opinion, The Kane Chronicles are even better than the Percy Jackson series, which are quite good as well. I really liked both Carter and Sadie as characters. Their differences, but shared love for one another really strengthen the novel and make you want to keep on reading. I am eagerly awaiting the next instalment!
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