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bplayfuli's review against another edition
2.0
I've read several of the "modernized" versions of these that are close in sequence and they're just nonsense. I suspect they were written by the same awful ghostwriter who thought lots of action was a good substitute for an actual mystery. It really isn't. This one wasn't as bad as the rewrite of the Moss Covered Mansion, but it's close. The best I can say is that Nancy doesn't do anything overtly idiotic in this one. Some of the others I have read really made me wonder how they expected anyone to believe she was intelligent.
rmadden's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
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
3.0
hstapp's review against another edition
3.0
So the whole meteorite thing in here is really weird. Otherwise it's a pretty decent book.
zenithharpink's review against another edition
4.0
Nancy always gets her man! I love the wholesomeness of these books, as well as the feminine fun. For those who have enjoyed previous installments, you won't be disappointed with this latest mystery.
For those looking for a light pleasurable read, this is a great pick. It's not necessary to read the other stories in this series first, but I don't think this would be a good first book to read-many of the standard character set isn't present, and the setting is on a boat-the standard settings aren't present either.
For those looking for a light pleasurable read, this is a great pick. It's not necessary to read the other stories in this series first, but I don't think this would be a good first book to read-many of the standard character set isn't present, and the setting is on a boat-the standard settings aren't present either.
the_ghost_penguin_reader's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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
4.0
tonytoad's review against another edition
2.0
Least fave Nancy drew so far - story was all over the place no real mystery
jaclynmarie's review against another edition
3.0
Everyone needs a little bit of Nancy Drew in their lives. I loved this particular mystery when I was in elementary school...but it strangely vanished from the school library after the first time I read it and I never could get my hands on it again (the public library didn't have it either). I recently found it at a used book store, so it was time for a re-read.
I much prefer the writing style of the older Nancy Drews, before they were updated. (This one is the original 1940 version.) They are not written "down" to younger readers; they assume a little bit of intelligence. And they have that fun, old-fashioned flair to them.
I much prefer the writing style of the older Nancy Drews, before they were updated. (This one is the original 1940 version.) They are not written "down" to younger readers; they assume a little bit of intelligence. And they have that fun, old-fashioned flair to them.
brighthappyness's review against another edition
2.0
The way they treated ASL was so weird, and of course, they love playing dress up with other cultures lol 🙃 The mystery was decent I guess, and the funny thing is Nancy had a lot of banter with other dudes that weren't Ned....literally what are they atp