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A review by nolemdaer
The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma by Trenton Lee Stewart
5.0
Although I adore this series and just want more, "...the Prisoner's Dilemma" ended it neatly and competently.
The setting found a middle between the first book's contained island and the second's adventurous romp. It added more compelling character engagement, including the advanced and advancing stages of Constance's abilities, and a tense showdown between Mr. Benedict and Curtain that included the children. The writing continued to be respectful of its characters and never devolved into unfortunate attempts to be hip, instead favoring the same storytelling that made the first two books so good.
The setting found a middle between the first book's contained island and the second's adventurous romp. It added more compelling character engagement, including the advanced and advancing stages of Constance's abilities, and a tense showdown between Mr. Benedict and Curtain that included the children. The writing continued to be respectful of its characters and never devolved into unfortunate attempts to be hip, instead favoring the same storytelling that made the first two books so good.