pickThe original 1942 version was so much better than the 1970s rewrite, aside from the racism. I am so glad I tracked down a copy. The writing itself was better, and while there was plenty of danger and coincidence, it was much less ridiculous. It was also a bit darker. Nancy, her chums, and her dad all face serious danger. Also, I don‘t recall Bess being called plump even once, and George is the one mocked for her appetite! #NancyDrewBR ⬇️
DGRachel I loved the characters so much more here. Nancy is brilliant, yes, but not so much more so than everyone around her. Bess seems smarter in this book than she‘s given credit for in the rewrites and Carson is less of a carefree father figure and more a man who is truly concerned with his daughter‘s safety. I wish I could get my hands on all of the originals instead of the rewrites without having to spend a small fortune. Seriously so much better! 3h
DGRachel Also, the fact that Nancy, Bess, and George were constantly referred to as chums was killing me, though. I think the word friends appeared three times in the whole book and was not used to describe them. I kept expecting sharks. 🦈🤣🤣 2h
dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 2h
Librarybelle This sounds way better than the 1971 version! 1h
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