Reviews

Mystery of the Moss-Covered Mansion by Carolyn Keene, Russell H. Tandy, Mildred Benson

noelles's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

uranium_92's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious relaxing 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

4.0

genie09's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful informative lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

irisfang's review

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

hstapp's review against another edition

3.0

This one is most certainly very different from the original 40s version, which is probably why the title is so strange. The plot to destroy the moon rocket launch is interesting enough, but I wonder what the original was like.

juliana_aldous's review against another edition

4.0

I hadn't read a Nancy Drew in decades, although Donna Parker was always my favorite teen read. And the original Gidget. This one is pure...whoa! what?! Apparently, there was a 1941 version of this book where Nancy and the gang look for a missing heiress. I read the 1971 version which involves explosive oranges being sent to the Nasa Space Complex. I had no idea that some of the Nancy Drew I read in the seventies might have been updated.

This 1971 version packs it all in with a space program, many Florida men, and a Tiger King/Carol Baskin mansion with animals. The action is packed--at one point the team is actually tear-gassed by villains posing as photographers. What?!

There are also some fun little 70s asides like the fact that the kids comb their hair before dinner and teens partied until 2:00 am.

This has to be my favorite 70s era passage though:

Smiling, Nancy remarked that she too would like to be an astronaut.
Ned grinned and said, "How about letting us boys go first? We'll tell you how it is."
With that, Nancy punched Ned hard in the stomach and said, "How about you tell me how THAT is."

I added that last sentence because if we are going to revise Nancy Drew, that felt right.

ejpass's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-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

zenithharpink's review against another edition

3.0

This is a satisfying Nancy Drew read, if a little off the rails. It's mostly based in Florida, tied with the space launch, and generally felt rushed. I always enjoy Nancy and her pals, but this is one of my least favorite Nancy Drew mysteries.

I recommend this book as a fun read for anybody of any age looking for a fun read from an earlier time in America. It's fluff, but it's entertaining.

the_ghost_penguin_reader's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-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

rosiereads613's review against another edition

3.0

Such a joy to read Nancy Drew again. What a wonderful and eventful read :)