The Case of the Good-For-Nothing Girlfriend (A Nancy Clue Mystery)

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Summary: Jeepers! Midwestern lesbians have run amuck!
Review: I couldn't finish this novel. While it does have the great benefit of introducing the Hardly Boys, this story isn't as humorous as the first book. Also, if I had to read one more description of someone's darling outfit, I was going to set fire to my closet.

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Summary: Dressed for Adventure
Review: 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.

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Summary: Giggled all the way through
Review: 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.....

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Summary: WISH I COULD READ MORE
Review: 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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Summary: campy
Review: 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!

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Summary: If I had known what I do now.
Review: 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!

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Summary: stay in your Pj's and read this book!
Review: 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!

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Summary: Jeepers! Midwestern lesbians have run amuck!
Review: 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.