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sheilasamuelson's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
elishasbookreview's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
lostinworlds's review
informative
mysterious
medium-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? Yes
4.0
lacyduckie's review
3.0
I've become a fan of The CW show, Nancy Drew. I love the new supernatural layers added to all the mystery. I'm not sure how I missed any news or promotion around this book. Simon Pulse posted an audiobook excerpt the other day which is how I found out about it and it's the format I chose to purchase. They should have had Kennedy Mcmann narrator it but Andi Arndt did a great job and sounds eerily similar to her.
While this book is considered a prequel to the show, it's not necessary to watch it or vice versa. It was cool hearing some new bits about the show characters (even Dead Lucy) and to spend more time in the Universe but it seemed to lack some of the show's charm. I also wanted more from the other show characters, not just Nancy. Most of the characters mentioned aren't even in the show. It was still a fun and quick read. And if you're a fan of the show then you should definitely pick it up.
While this book is considered a prequel to the show, it's not necessary to watch it or vice versa. It was cool hearing some new bits about the show characters (even Dead Lucy) and to spend more time in the Universe but it seemed to lack some of the show's charm. I also wanted more from the other show characters, not just Nancy. Most of the characters mentioned aren't even in the show. It was still a fun and quick read. And if you're a fan of the show then you should definitely pick it up.
mich_mm's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-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? It's complicated
3.0
Overall a good story. I love the Nancy Drew TV show and this did not feel like it was based on it at all. It may have been because the writing style seemed kind of juvenile.
gillianc695a's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
katasstropheee's review
4.0
Nancy Drew: The Curse - 3 1/2 stars.
A whole star off for the lack of the Drew Crew.
It was fun to take a step back and explore Nancy's life pre-show. But some of the aura was missing, and I think that comes from Nancy having people to work with, or confide in. I did not feel that with any of her friends.
Spoiler
Half a point off for the rushed and (kind of) unsatisfying ending.A whole star off for the lack of the Drew Crew.
It was fun to take a step back and explore Nancy's life pre-show. But some of the aura was missing, and I think that comes from Nancy having people to work with, or confide in. I did not feel that with any of her friends.
mavans's review
2.0
This was my first Nancy Drew book - I've watched the tv show this is suppose to be a prequel to. If I had read the book first, I wouldn't have watched the show. But the show I enjoyed, the book I did not. Seem liked it was missing a lot.