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b00kr3vi3ws's review
3.0
I read Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys throughout my school and college days.
Nancy Drew is an amateur detective who solves crimes with occasional help from her best friends, Bess and George and, her boyfriend Ned. She also has occasional help from her father Carson Drew who runs a private law practice. From finding stolen goods to missing persons and solving mysterious happenings, Nancy is a force of nature.
Until I discovered that Carolyn Keene is a pen name for a whole bunch of ghostwriters, I used to feel confused about the slight differences in each character from books to book over the many series of Nancy Drew mysteries. I like the character of Nancy best in the original books written by Mildred Wirt Benson where Nancy is truly a character to root for – an independent and street smart girl with a penchant for trouble.
Nancy Drew is an amateur detective who solves crimes with occasional help from her best friends, Bess and George and, her boyfriend Ned. She also has occasional help from her father Carson Drew who runs a private law practice. From finding stolen goods to missing persons and solving mysterious happenings, Nancy is a force of nature.
Until I discovered that Carolyn Keene is a pen name for a whole bunch of ghostwriters, I used to feel confused about the slight differences in each character from books to book over the many series of Nancy Drew mysteries. I like the character of Nancy best in the original books written by Mildred Wirt Benson where Nancy is truly a character to root for – an independent and street smart girl with a penchant for trouble.
alexis666's review
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.0
lenni_loves_literature's review
4.0
This book has the typical Nancy Drew Files elements, murder, kidnapping, and lots of guns. But it was also pretty sad, I mean, the way Teresa reacted to her boyfriend's death was pretty depressing. I give this book four stars because there was also a lot on politics in here. I'm not the biggest fan on politics and with the 2016 presidential election coming up, I want nothing to do with them. So a four star book, and I hope this review helped you
nonidude's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping and Murder
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Torture
anastaciaknits's review
4.0
I read this book as part of the "YA of the 80's & 90's challenge".
A short book, pleasantly Nancy Drew-like. No real surprises or thrills, but it's just such a classic Nancy Drew tale. She gets herself into situations that anyone else would avoid, and solves the case in the end. A quick, not terribly compelling read.
A short book, pleasantly Nancy Drew-like. No real surprises or thrills, but it's just such a classic Nancy Drew tale. She gets herself into situations that anyone else would avoid, and solves the case in the end. A quick, not terribly compelling read.
jamietherebelliousreader's review
3.0
3 stars. This one starts off with the action and doesn't let up until the end which I really enjoyed. This was the most action packed and the most intense story so far. The pacing was quick and I think the story itself was very intriguing. Probably my favorite of the series.
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ola_wnka's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
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