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The Message in the Hollow Oak by Carolyn Keene

francisca_pitterle's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

mptc's review against another edition

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adventurous fast-paced

4.0

A nostalgic read of the 1972 edition.

b00kr3vi3ws's review against another edition

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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.

daysreads's review against another edition

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feel like the university should have played a role here — need to know the optics of this dig and also need a little explanation for their lack of reaction when ____ goes missing

hazelleandabook's review against another edition

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slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

granny_weatherwax's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

3.0

cianic22's review against another edition

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5.0

Finally Ned gets a bite of the jealousy critter and has to fight for Nancy's attention!!
I really enjoyed this book as always it was a perfect addition to the Nancy Drew series!!

ricardo_reads's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5


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etkahler's review against another edition

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4.0

See my review for "The Secret of the Old Clock."