The Red Pyramid: The Graphic Novel adapted by
Orpheus Collar is based on the novel of the same title
by Rick Riordan. This adaption of the first book in The Kane Chronicles
is a great adaption of the underrated book series. While some claim that The
Kane Chronicles is the weakest of the various series written by Rick
Riordan, I very much enjoyed the books and disagree with a lot of the
criticism.
This
series focuses on Egyptian Mythology and is set in the larger Percy Jackson
universe. Unlike the other series in this universe, here there are two main
leads instead of one. Carter and Sadie Kane are siblings who are forced to
adapt to a sudden new perspective of the world and the reality around them. Carter
is a nerdy boy who has spent most of his life having to be a mini adult while
Sadie is more rebellious, sarcastic, and outgoing. The kids are biracial and
their mixed heritage is rare in fantasy reads. At the beginning of the series,
they are not very close at all. That changes as time passes, as they are forced
to work together in order to survive because everything they thought they knew
was wrong.
The
book deals with a lot of deep and complicated themes such as loss, grief,
working with people you do not like, unique family situations, the legacy of
bad acts in the distant past coming to the forefront now, racism, and much
more. In order not to ruin the read, the simplest plot explanation is that the
siblings must face the secrets of their bloodline at the same time they must
deal with a God of Chaos named “Set.” Basically, he is the Egyptian version of “Loki”
from Norse Mythology and does some of the same sorts of things.
The
art is excellent, there is plenty of action, character development, and humor.
The graphic novel adaption keeps the main plot points of the original novel
while also depicting numerous scenes as well as battles from the original
novel. One can think of it as a sort of buddy cop adventure with magical
elements that is orientated to Egyptian Mythology. If you enjoy this read, the
next in the series is The Throne of Fire.
My
reading copy came by way of the Dunbar Branch of the Dallas Public Library System.
The Red Pyramid: The Graphic Novel
Adapted by Orpheus Collar
Lettered by Jared Fletcher
Hyperion (Disney)
ISBN# 978-142315069-5
Paperback
192 Pages
Scott
Tipple ©2020
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