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Second Read: June 2021: Wow, I loved this book the first time around. I am quite surprised really. I felt like it was only OK, this time.
The reason is probably that I talked this book up to my family and we were listening to it on a car ride home. For hours on end. My kids were confused to no end about what was going on in the book. I had to keep stoping the tape to explain things to my kids. My husband kept getting annoyed that I had to keep stoping the story. The day before we had listened to ...more
The reason is probably that I talked this book up to my family and we were listening to it on a car ride home. For hours on end. My kids were confused to no end about what was going on in the book. I had to keep stoping the tape to explain things to my kids. My husband kept getting annoyed that I had to keep stoping the story. The day before we had listened to ...more
It is probably just not for me. I saw it being amusing, and it did nothing for me.
This book is a lot like the movie version of Clue, but with more characters and a target audience of young adults. Even though the book is intended for younger readers, it doesn't always feel that way, as it occasionally touches on weightier subject matter. It's wonderfully written, with witty dialogue and a clever, engaging mystery. I liked how seemingly minor details ended up making a difference in the overall story.
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One of my favorite books as a kid. I still pick it up from time to time and try to find the clues to the mystery. Amazing.
Aug 17, 2013
Maggie M
marked it as to-read
Jun 28, 2016
Caitlin
marked it as to-read
Sep 20, 2020
Sara
marked it as to-read
