Chelsea Cain - Confessions Of A Teen Sleuth: A Parody

Pros: Funny, smart satire. Nicely written.

Cons: Some inside jokes.

The Bottom Line: Read this for sheer amusement, though it is much more than that.

Review: Nancy Drew was real. So was Carolyn Keene. In fact, they were roommates at Bryn Mawr during the 1920's. Carolyn was so impressed with Nancy’s stories of sleuthing that she made a career out of telling them. In this “memoir,” Nancy ...

Pros: Places dear Nancy in a whole new light.

Cons: none

The Bottom Line: If you enjoyed Nancy Drew, you'll have fun with her confessions. A funny, quick read.

Review: I have recently been re-reading Nancy Drew books. The last time I checked out a few from the library, the librarian asked if I had read the book that Nancy Drew herself wrote in order to set the record straight regarding her teen sleuthing ...