A review by courtneyfalling
The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart

adventurous mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

I remember this fondly from when I was younger, and I still enjoyed the anti-authoritarian, pro-kid plot. But the stakes never felt as big as we were supposed to believe they were, and plot details came and went really quickly.  

I also forgot this is a prime example of the "villain is faking having a physical disability" trope, and I absolutely did not like it.
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