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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Jeepers! Midwestern lesbians have run amuck!
Sure, these three books are hilarious to the 100th power, but let's not overlook Mabel Maney's flawless execution. What many don't realize is that Nancy Clue mysteries not only spoof girl detective novels of the 1950s, but they also spoof the lesbian-themed pulp novels of the 1930s and 1940s. Ms. Maney has blended two genres to absolute perfection. And now for a more...
Published on November 23, 2001
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2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Too lame for mystery fans and lesbian erotica readers BOTH!
I liked the first book in the Nancy Clue series, because it parodied Nancy Drew AND had its sexy scenes, although even those were a bit overly tame. But this follow-up novel is so much duller, with NO erotica at all! Perhaps the author thinks by adding feminist psycho-babble she's produced a better book, but who reads these things for political awakening? Not me!!!
Published on June 8, 1999
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Jeepers! Midwestern lesbians have run amuck!,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Case of the Good-For-Nothing Girlfriend (Paperback)
Sure, these three books are hilarious to the 100th power, but let's not overlook Mabel Maney's flawless execution. What many don't realize is that Nancy Clue mysteries not only spoof girl detective novels of the 1950s, but they also spoof the lesbian-themed pulp novels of the 1930s and 1940s. Ms. Maney has blended two genres to absolute perfection.And now for a more political comment: Ms. Maney, a self-avowed "type triple-A personality" who wrote the first book of the series while in traction (she broke a leg in a skiing accident, I believe), proves in print that lesbians are not all humorless grumps on a mission to dismantle the patriarchy. Not today, anyway. I subtracted a star because I want a five-book series.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Dressed for Adventure,
By Debra B. (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Case of the Good-For-Nothing Girlfriend (Paperback)
I laughed all the way through this hilarous romp. It reads like a road-trip combined with a fashion show, with endless high camp descriptions of all types of frock, sundress, and blouse. Just when you think you're finally dressed and good to go, she throws in another one!If you're after something light-hearted, then this is the one to read. I haven't read any of the other Mabel Maney books but I'll probably look out for them after this.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Giggled all the way through,
By "bek-" (Sydney, Australia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Case of the Good-For-Nothing Girlfriend (A Nancy Clue Mystery) (Paperback)
I loved this book and would recommend it to anyone who wants a really great, campy book. Nancy is niaive in many ways, and I had to laugh at some of the assumptions she made. It kinda makes me think of Leagally Blonde with her rose-coloured glasses, but definately not as annoying.Very clever, and very witty. Well worth a read. I also recommend "Kiss the girls and make them spy" by the same author. It's a little more "grown up" with a tad more modernism in it, but still FABULOUS! It's the story of Jane Bond, James Bond's twin sister, who has to step in to cover her brother while he is indisposed.....
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
campy,
By Carmen Meek (midwest) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Case of the Good-For-Nothing Girlfriend (Paperback)
If you are tired of reading mainstream mysteries or fiction, and like books that are funny. then you should read this book. It is a bit over the top, but is redeemable because of manneys ability to hit every stereotypical homosexual nail on the head so to speak. so sit back relax and laugh!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
stay in your Pj's and read this book!,
This review is from: The Case of the Good-For-Nothing Girlfriend (Paperback)
If you've ever pondered the habits of Nancy Drew, or wondered about the orientation of her chums, then pick this up. A good-natured poke at girl's series books, this will leave you giggling for days!
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
If I had known what I do now.,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Case of the Good-For-Nothing Girlfriend (Paperback)
I have to say I wish I had known about the book sooner. I loved it and can't wait for Maney to write more. It is an easy read and it is so fun! Leaves you wanting more ;)
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
If you loved Nancy Drew this lesbian spoof is for you,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Case of the Good-For-Nothing Girlfriend (Paperback)
I loved all three of the books in this series. If your looking for in depth mystery or erotica go somewhere else, but if your childhood days contained a love of Nancy Drew books then this spoof captures their spirit perfectly. Only now Nancy likes girls too!
5.0 out of 5 stars
My wife's opinion,
By Charlie Green "Old Bogus" (Colorado, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Case of the Good-for-Nothing Girlfriend: A Nancy Clue and Cherry Aimless Mystery (Maney, Mabel) (Paperback)
I bought this for my wife and she loved it! It was hilarious as a satire of Nancy Drew and Cherry Ames in a lesbian setting. She said don't take it seriously and enjoy.
4.0 out of 5 stars
WISH I COULD READ MORE,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Case of the Good-For-Nothing Girlfriend (Paperback)
I LOVE MABEL MANEY'S BOOKS SO MUCH, I WISH THAT THERE WERE ABOUT 30 OR 40 JUST LIKE THE REAL NACY DREW SERIES. MYSTERY, ROMANCE, & SEXY. SUPERB.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nancy Clue is SUPER!,
By mt from sf "thoroughlymodernmillie" (San Francisco) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Case of the Good-For-Nothing Girlfriend (Paperback)
I've never read the original Nancy Drew books - but I LOVED this series. Mabel Maney is clever beyond belief. The series is campy and fun. It's a world-o-lesbians. I'm planning on getting the set of books for all my groovy friends. Thanks!
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