2007-09-14 05:28:30 · 7 answers · asked by Firelight 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I don't think all of the people that are answering know what you're talking about--they're mixing the files up with the originals. But me, being the Nancy expert (LOL) of course know what you're referring to. I've read quite a few, in fact. Why are they so gushy? Here's the answer. They were written in the 80's, for people who are bored with the old Nancy Drews. Maybe they wanted a little spice, a little mushy-gushy to make girls want to kiss Ned. After all, there are tons (56) original cases. That's plenty to occupy many hours of a girl's mystery-craving mind. So these were intended for a slightly older audience, who were bored with the normal Nancy, and wanted the "keen, titian-haired detective" to kiss someone instead of just hugging Ned.
But of course, you are highly correct, the old ones were better by a long-shot.
Hope it helps!
--Kate, the ND expert :)
2007-09-14 13:20:38 · answer #1 · answered by HollyGolightly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They were written on a formula, as I recall from long ago and far away... I read a couple; I don't remember them being 'gushy,' unless you mean the way the characters run around and spout off things about the supposed mystery while also putting in loving bits for the Dad and friendly bits for the boyfriend.
But I don't remember them ever being called "File Books," either, so perhaps there is a new formula that wants to incorporate the romance crowd with the mystery crowd... which sounds like a mistake to me!
2007-09-14 05:48:54 · answer #2 · answered by LK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was 11 years old, my mom gave me a first edition Nancy Drew that her father had given her - it was 50 years old at that time. So, it was written in ...1941? 60 some odd years ago? It was a different place and time. Women still mostly stayed home with their kids, they didn't work, and the world was at war. The morals and values were also different then. The books were fantastic for that time - they were happier, which was needed in a war-time society, they involved a little romance, with out being in appropriate - it was right on for girls of that generation and in that time of innocence. They featured a strong independent girl - Nancy and Porgie (was that her name? I forget) solved mysteries and faced danger and traveled alone, but they still acted like ladies. They were good role models.
I liked them when I was 11 - My mom when she was 16. Times change and so do people. Maybe you're just too old or too jaded to appreciate them now.
2007-09-14 07:56:04 · answer #3 · answered by lisa w 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you should try the new nancy drew books I think they are called Nancy Drew girl detective they are much more current. Also I have to say the classics are not as "gushy" as the casefiles so you might like them better too. Hope this helps :-D
2007-09-14 06:08:50 · answer #4 · answered by knockout85 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
With this kind of language, you are clearly not a person who should read Nancy Drew. But if you ever want to learn a little graciousness, you might hold down your rising nausea long enough to give the books a chance.
2007-09-14 05:57:25 · answer #5 · answered by amerye950 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they were for girls, and girls like a little romance, right? Maybe you should read Hardy Boys instead.
2007-09-14 05:43:54 · answer #6 · answered by ira a 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cause they were wrote a long time ago
2007-09-14 05:36:30 · answer #7 · answered by Gibbsy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋