Review of The Mystery in the Old Book

[Laney K]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Mystery in the Old Book" by D. B. Jagiel.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Nina Derbin, an older woman, had been looking at a rare copy of Mental Maladies, a book from 1886, when she noticed a message that appeared to have been scratched into the book by a fingernail. The message was simply "HELP HE". Nina's curiosity was piqued, and she decided to investigate further. Through a little bit of illegal borrowing of the book and a lot of amateur sleuthing, Nina managed to track down a woman who might hold some of the answers of those who had previously checked out the book. Then, in a strange turn of events, Nina found herself in the 19th century. As a woman in that time period, Nina soon realized she had little power, and the threat of being deemed hysterical and ending up in an asylum was a real threat for any woman. Will Nina be able to figure out the mystery of the message in the book and find her way home? Find out by reading The Mystery in the Old Book by D. B. Jagiel.

The historical details in this book added a lot of depth. I could tell that the author researched and was able to portray a full picture of the 1900s. I appreciated the attention to detail. The plight of women from that time period brought the mystery into context.

I also thought the character of Nina was fascinating. She is a woman in her 60s who had gone back to school and jumped at the chance to try and figure out the mystery of the book. I enjoyed seeing an older protagonist at the forefront of a mystery and how Nina was still filled with so much life and curiosity.

I am happy to rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. There was nothing that I disliked about this book, so I have no reason not to give it a perfect score. It was also exceptionally well-edited; I did not spot a single error in the entire book. It is perfect for readers who are looking for a gripping story that involves time travel and mystery. This book does not contain any explicit content, though it does have some strong language. I do believe that it would be suitable for both teens and adults. I strongly recommend this book and would read other books written by this author!

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[Cara Wilding]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Mystery in the Old Book" by D. B. Jagiel.]

Nina Derbin, an older woman, had been looking at a rare copy of Mental Maladies, a book from 1886, when she noticed a message that appeared to have been scratched into the book by a fingernail. The message was simply "HELP HE".

I also thought the character of Nina was fascinating. She is a woman in her 60s who had gone back to school and jumped at the chance to try and figure out the mystery of the book. I enjoyed seeing an older protagonist at the forefront of a mystery and how Nina was still filled with so much life and curiosity.

Wow, a book with an 'older' protagonist! Until I read your review, I never even thought about how rare that actually is! I loved the ominous scratched messge in the book and the historical references to a time that was much more dangerous for women. It's nice to see that the character was also portrayed as full of life and curiousity - makes me wonder how many 'older' readers there are out there who don't feel represented or even forgotten. I enjoyed your review, thanks so much for sharing!

[Kelvinna]

I appreciate the well-structured review. The author's excellent book and its intriguing title have piqued my interest, prompting me to add it to my bookshelf without a doubt.

[Kelvinna]

The reviewer's critique stands out for me, appreciating both the well-written review, the rating given, and the recommendation provided. I must emphasize the quality of this piece, thoroughly enjoying the content while reading it.

[Chandrakant Patel]

Your mention of Nina, an older protagonist in her 60s, is noteworthy, and it reflects the diversity of characters in the book. You highlight how Nina's character is filled with curiosity and brings a unique perspective to the mystery.

[NetMassimo]

A mystery that involves time travel is intriguing and makes me curious about the message in the book found by Nina. Thank you for your great review!

[Upphilan Paul]

The reviews I have been reading drew my attention to this book genre. I haven't been reading C/T/M/H novel, but I believe there are lessons to be learnt from them.
This is a captivating and mind-hacking read with a compelling review and I long to read this book and see what you've read.
I like your review. Good job.