5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Evil in Amsterdam, December 19, 2002
This review is from: Evil in Amsterdam (Nancy Drew & Hardy Boys Super Mysteries #17) (Paperback)
Evil in Amsterdam is probably my favorite Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys Super Mystery. I have read it five or six times now and I never get tired of it. My favorite thing about the book is that you it is so intriguing to ponder who the culprit is. I also loved how the two mysteries tied into one. In some of the books a very poor job of tying the two mysteries together is done and in this one it was woven beautifully. I also thought that the role of Ot in the story was extremely pivotal in solving the mystery, especially at the end. I would recommend this book to not only someone who loves Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys but to anyone who loves a good mystery.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Exciting!!!!!!, January 28, 1999
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This review is from: Evil in Amsterdam (Nancy Drew & Hardy Boys Super Mysteries #17) (Paperback)
This is definately one of Carolyn Keenes best mysterys yet!! Nancy Drew and George Fayne are in Amsterdam for George's friend Merissa's wedding. But when they get there they find that Merissa is missing! Meanwhile, Frank and Joe Hardy are in Amsterdam also. They are looking for a cache of missing gold that was stolen a long time ago... by Nazi soldiers! Could the cases be connected? And can the amazing detectives find the answers before it is too late? Go to the nearest book store and find out!!!!
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With the inclusion of the historical references, the reader will learn a little history while enjoying the adventure, September 24, 2007
This review is from: Evil in Amsterdam (Nancy Drew & Hardy Boys Super Mysteries #17) (Paperback)
Having read the Hardy Boys books from the originals published in the early 1930's until now, I have noted many changes, nearly all for the better. While I have not read as many of the Nancy Drew books, I have also noted many positive changes in that series as well. Not the least of which is that Nancy is no longer always portrayed as wearing a dress or a skirt. The image on the cover of this book has her in denim jeans and in action.
One of the most positive aspects of this book is the historical references. All three of the teen adventurers are in the Netherlands and are working on a case involving gold looted from the Dutch by the Germans in World War Two. It is pleasing to see that a little history will be learned by anyone who reads the book. Another positive aspect is that Nancy and her girlfriend George are no shrinking violets. When the boys square off against two men, Nancy and George jump in and contribute a great deal to the battle.
Of course, they solve the mystery, recovering the gold and catching the villains. That is of course a given in these stories. However, in this case, they all use their brains, demonstrating resourcefulness and an ability to adapt. There is very little in the way of violence, even the fight scenes are controlled and the heroes and heroines do nothing that requires a leap of imagination.
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