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kspedds's review
4.0
This series was my favorite growing up, so I revisited some of the stories to check in. They definitely don’t hold up the same but I really do like Nancy’s spirit and the story was cute.
izzy1026's review
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
5.0
onceuponthesewords's review
2.0
Been feeling nostalgic and wanted to reread this series. It's not as good as I remembered... but that won't stop me from rereading all the Nancy Drew books I have!
yates9's review against another edition
4.0
The mystery novels are so essential they are also a great way to learn more about writing a mystery.
rainynook's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-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
3.0
This is the second in the Nancy Drew mystery series. It's not as good as the first one. The copyright date is 1959, so it does not include the racist viewpoints I found in "The Mystery of the Ivory Charm" (1936). That said, it's an all-white cast. The story just isn't that interesting; it seems to me that with the success of the first book, a second book with a lackluster plot was quickly churned out. There isn't much of a mystery; there's a hidden staircase, it's in the title. The plot is just dumb and a bit forced. Not my favorite.