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The Riddle of the Purple Emperor by Thomas W. Hanshew, Mary E. Hanshew

221bpinkst's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

Enjoyable book if a bit predictable... Fun for a quick, light-hearted read. 
The main issue is some racist aspects from the side characters & villains. It's never fully called out as wrong. 

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krikketgirl's review

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3.0

If you love the melodramatic unbelievability of early mystery stories as I do, you will enjoy this read. Plausible? Nope. Fun to read? Yes. Very much in the vein of the original Nick Carter series, with a hero that is able to change his looks in seconds so as to completely deceive others about his identity.
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