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readingamber's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
villamallit's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
ndjrpgs's review against another edition
3.0
Der Fall war eigentlich spannend, aber der politische Hintergrund hat mich irgendwie doch nicht so gepackt. Jürgen Thormann hat aber einen guten Erzähler gegeben.
lunasgathering's review
4.0
Still as much fun as it was when I was a kid. Anyone who wants to find a good mystery series for kids, skip the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew and get the Three Investigators. It'll also be a fun introduction to a time before cell phones and the internet. :D
manwithanagenda's review
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Though I must have read many of these 'Three Investigators' books growing up, I don't recall many of them. Re-reading 'The Secret of the Haunted Mirror' gives me some ideas as to why. The mystery has a supernatural tinge, the client - a wealthy widow with a penchant for collecting mirrors and cosplaying as their original owners - is fascinating, but the action is sorely lacking. The characters have as little depth as latter-day Hardys and Drews, but the pace is so slow you can't ignore the problem. We have a 17th century (or earlier) mirror haunted by an evil magician, a corrupt foreign government, and stakeouts and tackles and it doesn't add up to any fun.
Nevertheless, I'm keeping my original average rating simply because of the bizarre glamour that antiques have in these books. Jupiter Jones' uncle owns a scrap yard and collects salvage from old mansions being torn down. I love a good salvage yard and antiques mall. Most other millennials would never horde a house full of mirrors and dress up like Marie Antoinette. They're too busy with their avocado toast and "experiences". Pass me the cake.
Three Investigators
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Nevertheless, I'm keeping my original average rating simply because of the bizarre glamour that antiques have in these books. Jupiter Jones' uncle owns a scrap yard and collects salvage from old mansions being torn down. I love a good salvage yard and antiques mall. Most other millennials would never horde a house full of mirrors and dress up like Marie Antoinette. They're too busy with their avocado toast and "experiences". Pass me the cake.
Three Investigators
Next #22: 'Mystery of the Dead Man's Riddle'
Previous #20: 'The Mystery of Monster Mountain'
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