3.54 AVERAGE

adventurous 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
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groovyfrood's review

3.0
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
adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

timothycapehart's review

4.0

Nick West is much better than William Arden at capturing the Three Investigators. Best book in the series so far after Robert Arthur passed away. I didn't notice the difference as a kid, but Arden wasn't as good as West. Looking forward to the first MV Carey (Mary Carey) next.
adventurous 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
adventurous 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
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sarahbelwv's review

4.0

I've been reading this series for over 15 years now and I've been collecting them for nearly as long. This particular one wasn't my favorite -- it has a great story and plenty of adventure, but I think I prefer the writing style of some of the other author's of the series over Nick West's. The beginning felt a little rocky and awkward, but by the middle it began to get into the rhythm of the typical T3I mystery. As always, the boys find more than they bargained for and end up putting themselves in several dangerous situations. I know I'm a good bit older than the target audience for this series, but it is never more evident than when I catch myself wondering "What are these boys' parents thinking letting them run around all over California at all hours of the day and night?" While I did enjoy this volume, my favorite of the series so far is still the first one I ever read, The Mystery of the Green Ghost.
adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
funny 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