A review by manwithanagenda
Encyclopedia Brown Shows the Way: Ten All-New Mysteries, by Donald J. Sobol

lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

At this point, all I remember from 'Shows the Way' is cover-star Wilford Wiggins. The teen high school drop-out was my favorite of Encyclopedia Brown's recurring villains. He was always peddling some hot garbage to the neighborhood kids and was clearly the personification of Donald J. Sobol's angry feelings towards Youth of Today. I'm pretty sure even Bugs Meany wanted nothing to do with him. I'll do a close reading of all of Wiggins' appearances the next time I need a good laugh.

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