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meekumoh's review
2.0
Unlike the bulk of the series where the characters carry the plot, this story was tepid, and Nancy, unlikeable. She just came across as petulant, with sloppy work. There's no snappy, take-charge Nancy (yes, I know she's in a cast), but she felt so stubborn and passive all at once.
The tension goes way up with multiple close calls, but then the plot just slips back into boring narrative and fails to build up a cohesive mystery. Honestly, skip this one.
The tension goes way up with multiple close calls, but then the plot just slips back into boring narrative and fails to build up a cohesive mystery. Honestly, skip this one.
nmmarie's review against another edition
3.0
Though I played the games growing up, this is the first Nancy Drew book I have ever finished. The story was lighthearted and fun, though not very deep. I wasn’t expecting it to be, though, so no issue there!
The mystery was engaging, with many false leads and lots of mishaps. I’d say I agree with others in that this, although marketed as such, did not at all feel like Christmas. Sure, there was a sleigh ride and some snow, but that’s it. Also, it did feel slightly didactic as others have said, even as someone who agrees with the supported sentiments. It was just a lot!
But these were relatively small issues, and I enjoyed it overall. Also, the Hardy Boys!!
The mystery was engaging, with many false leads and lots of mishaps. I’d say I agree with others in that this, although marketed as such, did not at all feel like Christmas. Sure, there was a sleigh ride and some snow, but that’s it. Also, it did feel slightly didactic as others have said, even as someone who agrees with the supported sentiments. It was just a lot!
But these were relatively small issues, and I enjoyed it overall. Also, the Hardy Boys!!
jena_33's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
squiggled4's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
kreads_alot's review
2.0
It was okay. I didn’t like the environmentalist agenda they pushed with the pipeline. Other then that it was an exiting novel!
ruthmoog's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
4.75
I'm not familiar with the Nancy Drew stories, but picked this up for a Christmas read and enjoyed it! It's absurd, she's supposed to be on a holiday yet it's totally action packed!!
This is aimed at younger people and addresses some complex issues e.g. environment and corruption, and that's done in a mature and approachable way without talking down to younger readers, much of the reason I enjoyed it too.
Also, incedently, I was impressed by the language around wheelchair use, which was unusually normal! Well done.
This is aimed at younger people and addresses some complex issues e.g. environment and corruption, and that's done in a mature and approachable way without talking down to younger readers, much of the reason I enjoyed it too.
Also, incedently, I was impressed by the language around wheelchair use, which was unusually normal! Well done.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Bullying, and Medical content
Threat, Near-death events, Weapons, Intrusion, Police incompetence, Abuse of trustckepp4's review
5.0
Didn’t realize that this was later on in the series. Listened to it on audiobook in one day. Will listen to others in the series.
cka1026's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0