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mainebookworm22's review against another edition
3.0
Out of all my rereads-- I have liked this one the least. Nancy is off in search of a different Nancy Drew and there really is no mystery as we know who the villain is from the beginning. We do get to meet Dave and Burt in this one-- so the gang's all here. Lots of Ned in this one as well. A quick read, but quite a few glaring errors and coincidences. Would be interested in reading the original one from the 1930s.
kymme's review against another edition
3.0
Well. Some Nancy Drew stories hold up better than others. This one was originally written in 1932 by an author who took over for another (better one? I suspect so) after the Depression led to lower rates for writing the books—and it was revised and condensed in 1968, so it’s doubly challenged as a result, I think. And the audio version is... let’s just say not narrated with a ton of vocal talent. But the story entertained my daughter and me on a long car ride, which is always appreciated.
duck_rosey's review against another edition
5.0
4/1/20 age 9 - The story is about a girl who solves mysteries and crimes, named Nancy Drew. I loved it! I liked the part that Nancy found out that the letter that said "to Miss Drew" was not for her but for some other N. Drew. I did not like the criminal. He was VERY MEAN!
Words that describe this book: exciting, sad, heartwarming. It was exciting because Nancy almost got killed by a speeding car and when she found out that Ira Nixon got robbed!
I would recommend this book to Emma and Ellen because they both like mystery stories.
Words that describe this book: exciting, sad, heartwarming. It was exciting because Nancy almost got killed by a speeding car and when she found out that Ira Nixon got robbed!
I would recommend this book to Emma and Ellen because they both like mystery stories.
bookishbrooke's review against another edition
3.0
I remember liking this book more the first time. This time the mystery seems really clashed together with a bunch of different ends.
the_bookishbestie's review against another edition
5.0
This was one of the first two Nancy Drew books I ever read.. very nostalgic reading it again
alyssareads17's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
littleredwinter's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
slow-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
zenithharpink's review against another edition
4.0
I think this may be my favorite mystery so far, it's definitely a bit more complex and interesting than the previous ones in the series. In this story, we learn that Nancy is the best "girl detective" ever, and that she's a gifted parallel-parker. Her romance with Ned develops, and she gets away from home for a little while. I'd definitely recommend this to fans of the series!