Reviews

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories : The Secret of The Old Clock and The Hidden Staircase by Carolyn Keene

briarhoes's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

spatterson12's review against another edition

This story starts with Nancy out for a drive in her fancy car and seeing a young girl almost get hit in the road. The girl tumbles, Nancy checks on her, and then returns the girl to her home where she’s cared for by two aunts. The aunts share with Nancy their financial strains and how they expected to receive a substantial amount from the will of a man who recently died, but didn’t. Because it’s normal to share your burdens with a random teenager.

carovance's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful lighthearted mysterious relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

olivia_reads1904's review against another edition

4.0

I enjoyed this book fully. The mystery was thrilling but also expected. There were so many characters but they were so easy to remember. The ending wasn’t my favorite part not only because it was the end of the book. The because it mentioned the scone book in the Nancy Drew series. I truly hop to have some of the same characters in the next book and books to come but also hoping to meet knew ones.

samk2u's review against another edition

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

prettyprettyunicorn101's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

joannathemad's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

3.5

xsleepyshadows's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Hickory-Dickory-Dock the will is in the clock!
My partner and I finished this fun Nancy Drew puzzle with a lot of the iconic covers.  We decided to read whatever book was the last piece.  There wasn't an audiobook of that particular title when we were on our road trip so we started with #1.  We had a blast listening to this because Nancy Drew is such a Mary Sue type of character and so we were making jokes along the way, which added a star for me because of the experience...but it was also a solid kids mystery that showed Nancy as very capable for a 1930's girls adventure story.   She has her own car and can change a flat tire!  Go, Nancy! 

Additionally, this type of genre just isn't found anymore.  It helps me piece together the drama/mystery elements of venture bros. and appreciate that aspect more too. 

booked_904's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

loanereel's review against another edition

lighthearted 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

4.0