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Four kids who end up staying at the same hotel room in Rome find out they have something in common as they get mixed up in a dangerous mystery, involving a murdered man with a suitcase, a strange box full of strange artifacts, and a killer who's now after them for that box. Oh, and then there's a little bit of magic. I liked the mystery but it just wasn't well written enough to thrill me. I found it confusing. I can see it trying to be a kids' version of The DaVinci Code, with all the references to conspiracies and historical figures, but maybe because of the translation, I just didn't get wild about it.

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3.0

I really enjoyed the story, but the omniscient narrator style always bugs me a little. Will definitely read the rest of the series, though!

cassropeia's review against another edition

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4.5

2022: 4.5* een jeugdfavoriet <3 nog steeds leuk

2016: thoroughly enjoyed this

careinthelibrary's review against another edition

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1.0

Lost in translation, give it a pass. This book had potential in its plot concept but was disappointing in its actuality.

lune_aru's review against another edition

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medium-paced

3.0

joanna77_'s review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

2.0

It sucks when books you loved as a kid don’t hold up when you’re an adult. I still like this story for it’s nostalgic factor but there are some aspects that went over my head as a kid that I don’t agree with now.

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