The Lightning Thief initially received a great deal of recognition for its plotting and pace. Indeed, much of Riordan’s acclaim has come from school library associations that praise the book because its story manages to captivate reluctant readers. Percy’s struggle to solve the mystery of the lightning thief is gripping, and little time is spent between one battle and the next.
Cronus learned from Gaia and Uranus that he was destined to be overcome by his own sons, just as he had overthrown his father. As a result, although he sired the gods Demeter, Hestia, Hera, Hades and Poseidon by Rhea, he devoured them all as soon as they were born to prevent the prophecy. It backfire on him and he ate a rock that his wife gave to him and all the babies
Cronus learned from Gaia and Uranus that he was destined to be overcome by his own sons, just as he had overthrown his father. As a result, although he sired the gods Demeter, Hestia, Hera, Hades and Poseidon by Rhea, he devoured them all as soon as they were born to prevent the prophecy. It backfire on him and he ate a rock that his wife gave to him and all the babies