Reviews

One False Note by Gordon Korman

leahfred's review

adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

3.5

bargainsleuth's review against another edition

3.0

Excessive use of the word "dweeb". I don't know a single kid who uses that name anymore.

rowanine's review

adventurous challenging funny informative inspiring mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

Not even a mysterious international family fetch quest can distract from the ways in which sexism and classism combine to ruin the lives of good people. If Dan and Amy don't abolish the eurocentric hetero patriarchal capitalist powers that be in the next book, I'm gonna sue!!! 

james_reads2000's review

adventurous informative mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

booking_along's review against another edition

medium-paced

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

3.0

this was okay. 

i am sure it’s a fun read for anyone around the age of 9-10. 


but it’s not a very enjoyable read for anyone above that age, it’s just too much action and adventure and too little actual plot and logical behavior or moments. 

this book was a little better in the sense that it was more realistic by mentioning that they have to be more careful with money and look at what they are spending and where because they don’t have unlimited resources. 

but other then then it was very much too convenient in too many places, it’s not  fun how often everyone constantly catches up with the siblings even though apparently there is only one clue and the siblings have it so why is everyone else always at least at the same step as they are or even ahead?! 


as i said - good middle grade for middle graders not the best for adult readers. 

alidottie's review against another edition

2.0

I didn't like this book as much as book one.

vidyasur's review against another edition

fast-paced

5.0

katiebtatton's review against another edition

3.0

Amy and Dan are hot on the trail of the second clue (and I'm hoping there aren't 39 books to reach the end of this series!) They've realized that most---if not all---of the world's greatest philosophers, thinkers, leaders and artists are somehow related to the Cahill clan and have left hidden clues to the secret all the current Cahill's are chasing now. This book finds the children in Italy looking for a clue Mozart has left his progeny. I don't love the way Amy and Dan treat each other all the time, but I realize the author added the burns for comedic relief and perhaps for tweens to identify with.

klb77's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Super cute! I got a little lost in the sauce but the vibes were nice :) I forgot how Amazing Race-y this series was! And actual history lessons too? HIGHLY recommend 

tayler_marie_brooks's review against another edition

adventurous challenging fast-paced

4.5

Great book for children!