Dear Reader,
If you have not read anything about the Baudelaire orphans, then before you read even one more sentence, you should know this: Violet, Klaus and Sunny are kindhearted and quick-witted, but their lives, I am sorry to say, are filled with bad luck and misery. All of the stories about these three children are unhappy and wretched, and the one you are holding may be the worst of them all.
If you haven't got the stomach for a story that includes a hurricane, a signalling device, hungry leeches, cold cucumber soup, a horrible villain, and a doll named Pretty Penny, then this book will probably fill you with despair.
I will continue to record these tragic tales, for that is what I do. You, however, should decide for yourself whether you can possibly endure this miserable story.
With all due respect,
Lemony Snicket
If you have not read anything about the Baudelaire orphans, then before you read even one more sentence, you should know this: Violet, Klaus and Sunny are kindhearted and quick-witted, but their lives, I am sorry to say, are filled with bad luck and misery. All of the stories about these three children are unhappy and wretched, and the one you are holding may be the worst of them all.
If you haven't got the stomach for a story that includes a hurricane, a signalling device, hungry leeches, cold cucumber soup, a horrible villain, and a doll named Pretty Penny, then this book will probably fill you with despair.
I will continue to record these tragic tales, for that is what I do. You, however, should decide for yourself whether you can possibly endure this miserable story.
With all due respect,
Lemony Snicket
My Review:
This is the third book in the 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' series and it seems that I cannot tire from the adventures of the Baudelaires. Snicket has such a unique and interesting style of narrative that it's incredibly difficult to draw yourself away from it.
I love Josephine, simply because she's absolutely bonkers and I think that adds a really interesting layer to the story. Whilst Josephine is trying to be a good guardian, her fears really prevent her from doing so and it provides a massive frustration for the Baudelaires.
I loved the whole idea with Olaf's plan and I thought it's larger complicity made it more interesting than the previous two novels. Olaf, however, hasn't seemed to cotton on to the simplest ways of accessing their fortune. Oh well, it only adds to the drama and excitement.
I love Josephine, simply because she's absolutely bonkers and I think that adds a really interesting layer to the story. Whilst Josephine is trying to be a good guardian, her fears really prevent her from doing so and it provides a massive frustration for the Baudelaires.
I loved the whole idea with Olaf's plan and I thought it's larger complicity made it more interesting than the previous two novels. Olaf, however, hasn't seemed to cotton on to the simplest ways of accessing their fortune. Oh well, it only adds to the drama and excitement.
Finally, as always, I'd love to hear all your opinions. Have you read this book? If so, what do you think? Do you have any suggestions for other good books? Don't be a stranger!
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