One thing I like about the book is how relatable the characters are. Dan is considered the thoughtful one who always makes sure to think of the consequences before acting, while Paul is the daring one who acts without thinking.

Dan is an artistic and very cautious character. To me, he is a problem-solver, owing to the clear fact that he always thinks before acting. I also love his kind personality and the fact that he does not sit back and watch someone be in danger.  An example where he exhibited his kindness was when he agreed to paint Mrs. Maitland’s dogs. Apart from the commission that comes from it, he actually wanted to do a good job, and while he was at it, he treated her with respect. He also shows a kind personality to Paul by always watching out for dangerous situations and sometimes putting himself before his brother to protect him. An instance was when the twin experienced a confrontation with the gang members they met. Dan stepped in front of his brother to shield him.

Paul is another character and the opposite of Dan. Paul is quick-witted and adventurous compared to his brother. He loves to take risks and often gets into danger first. But despite all these, I see Paul as a loyal twin. I love how he trusts his brother and stays with him. I also admired the ways he teases Dan, which I see as playful and sarcastic.  As the adventurous one, he always dives into any case without thinking, just to make sure he gets to the end of the matter. For instance, when the twins came across the dungeon, Paul insisted on exploring it without thinking. At first, his curiosity was what moved him to act first, but that decision was what later put them in danger.

In short, the twins are brothers with different personalities, which balances their relationship as brothers and makes them a better team for the detective case.

As I read through the story, I loved the conversation and dialogue between characters, which was realistic and hilarious at the same time.  Apart from the conversation, the fast pacing of the story was a unique aspect of the book. It was not too slow, as such would make the reader feel bored.  Another thing I noticed was how each chapter ended with a cliffhanger.  They each ended with a creepy vibe, and I loved it as it emphasized the mystery genre well.

In summary, The Dungeon of Peril Mystery is a teen mystery novel with well-fitting characters, fast pacing, and cliffhangers. It is one I think fans of adventure and mystery books would find captivating.