Ep 664 - The Last Olympian (Percy Jackson and the Olympians #5), by Rick Riordan

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Craig Getting, Arts, Books, Podcasts, Literature, Comedy, Andrew Cunningham

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🗓️ 26 August 2024

⏱️ 81 minutes

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Summary

And so the (initial) story of the world of Percy Jackson draws to a close. It's time to discuss the Battle of New York, the resolution of a prophecy, and the ultimate theme(s) of Riordan's blockbuster series.

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