Varying Points of View in "The Blood of Olympus"!!!

I’ve found that in the past, I’ve read books in the completely wrong order. For instance, just last year I started the Harry Potter series. Therefore, it doesn’t seem unordinary to me that I’m currently reading “The Blood of Olympus” by Rick Riordan. Actually, I’m glad that I am reading these books now, because I feel that I have a more mature outlook on the texts. For example, in “The Blood of Olympus,” I now notice all the advantages of Varying Points of View.

Varying Points of View can be very helpful for many reasons, but I think Riordan uses this technique mostly so that there can be many different storylines that the reader has the ability to see. For instance, currently, Reyna, Hedge, and Nico are in Pompeii, whereas Percy, Hazel, Leo, and Frank are in Olympia. If Riordan hadn’t used multiple Points of View, we would have no idea what was going on in other countries!

Next, Varying Points of View create a sort of mystical quality. This technique makes it seem like we can sort of zoom in on the book and see whatever scenes we’d like to see. This makes us seem like we’re in charge, which is sort of like an illusion, because clearly, Riordan is in charge. He will show us what scenes/scenarios he would like to show us-no exceptions. Varying Points of View create a sort of magical illusion, making readers feel like they are in charge.

Lastly, Varying Points of View just let the reader experience more of the story. The entire “Heroes of Olympus” series seems like it takes place in about two weeks, but Riordan has stretched the story out into five different books, each with dozens of chapters each told from the Point of View of a different character-Brilliant!

Overall, an author might use Varying Points of View to allow different storylines, to create a mystical quality, and to let the reader experience more of the story. Seeing things through many different lenses can help you view much more!