Nancy Drew and The Hardy Boys Fan Group discussion

See how it all began! Come discuss the first Nancy Drew book with us in July. The Secret of the Old Clock is a classic and I look forward to reading your comments on it. :)

---

Information about Spoiler Alerts
Please note that our discussion can be about any and all aspects of the book: The theme, plot, story structure, characters, settings, etc. It is likely the discussion will contain spoilers from the start. If you have not finished the book, be careful not to read the posts of others until the end.

Feel free to use the spoiler formatting feature.

I read this in a matter of a couple hours. I've read it before of course and remember the story very well. I love that Nancy isn't as 'perfect' in this book as in later ones and by that, I mean

(view spoiler)[She seems more human and fatigable, like in the scene where she gets thrown into the closet and almost bursts into tears in frustration. That's relatable to me.

I love how helpful she was with everyone and how genuinely glad she was that Josiah's friends and relatives got their payout in the will. I love Nancy and her characterization in this book is one of my favorite incarnations of her, I think. She's very sweet and empathetic and I appreciate that so much. The mystery isn't very deep or intricate but it's enjoyable to read just the same and a nice intro to the world of Nancy Drew. (hide spoiler)]

What do you all think of the book?

I enjoyed re-reading an old treasure, the book that started it all for Nancy Drew. She has a good heart.

Vicky wrote: "I enjoyed re-reading an old treasure, the book that started it all for Nancy Drew. She has a good heart."

She really does!

I am glad you got to read this and that you enjoyed it!!