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ccornejo's review against another edition
3.0
This is an odd book. It was entertaining but had a weird sense about it. Nicolas has narcolepsy which is an interesting condition and he is somewhat of a detective.
woomom's review against another edition
Really enjoyed learning the foundations of Nicholas Benedict. Great preface for the Mysterious Benedict Society series.
lisalikesdogs's review against another edition
4.0
This book is pretty adorable. I really love the Benedict books, and I didn't love this one as much as the Society trilogy, but it is still great. One aspect I did really appreciate was the bullying side - and how Nicholas gets back at his bullies. I feel like that is great for kids. And as with his other books, Trenton Lee Stewart just doesn't talk down to kids. It's pretty awesome.
3dmelg's review against another edition
5.0
I love this series. It's smart, it's heartfelt, it's positive. Del Roy is an amazing narrator and brings the characters to life. The tone is never condescending to the reader, and they don't avoid hard topics. But the focus is on friendships, mysteries, and celebrating learning for its own sake.
mindyt's review against another edition
4.0
Delightful! I’m looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
michellesi01's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.5
stellarae2000's review against another edition
5.0
Such a sweet book! I love the character of Nicholas and his two friends John and Violet are amazing. The whole story is very interesting and the plot is intriguing. The end is very satisfying and tied up the story really well.
fragglerocker's review against another edition
5.0
This is the most compelling I've read of the series -- I think the pared down plot line works better for Stewart.
camhoffman's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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
3.5
mobymaize's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I have found myself listening to The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict more than the rest of the series as I think this book is very good as a standalone novel. I had a good time with this and we love neurodivergent representation :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Bullying, Confinement, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, Ableism, Body shaming, Death of parent, and Child abuse