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jdeveret's review against another edition
5.0
This read was of the original Leslie McFarlane version from 1927. Very interesting to finally experience the story as originally intended. It may be the nostalgia I have for the revised version, which was the first HB book I read, but I do find that one a bit more fun. The original is clearly a better written, more tightly crafted plot, though.
ryyy's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
tcu_reads's review against another edition
3.0
It’s the villain deciding to open up a school for boys who are unloved by their fathers after being caught for me
sheldon1979's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I started out thinking that the book would be a very short one and that got flipped up, The books writting isn't sanitised like the newer versions I only saw one word that nowadays wouldn't be used but if you remember it was created in a different time. But the very brief use of a word doesnt deflect from the good story.
audgepodgeroma's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.0
lgpiper's review against another edition
3.0
I remember that when I was 8 to 10 years old the Hardy Boys seemed pretty cool. Hell, what's not to like about boys with motorcycles and motor boats? Clearly, I didn't have well developed critical skills.
A lot happens in this book that makes very little sense in light of things that happened only a few pages previously. Obviously, the books aren't written for people looking for logical sense, just lots of action, danger, motorcycles and fun. The Hardys have all that, but I think I've matured in the last half century and need a bit more these days.
A lot happens in this book that makes very little sense in light of things that happened only a few pages previously. Obviously, the books aren't written for people looking for logical sense, just lots of action, danger, motorcycles and fun. The Hardys have all that, but I think I've matured in the last half century and need a bit more these days.