Reviews

The Reptile Room by Lemony Snicket

arytaco's review against another edition

4.0

The first half of “The Reptile Room” is almost gleeful, as the Baudelaire orphans actually enjoy the company of guardian Montgomery Montgomery (Uncle Monty). However, reptiles, coconut cream cake and movies are swept aside once Count Olaf appears as Stephano, one of his many guises. Once Uncle Monty is killed, the narrative slows down considerably, with the climax being more of a necessity than a creative apex. Nevertheless, Daniel Handler creates a pleasing sequel, leaving the poor orphans to suffer the wrath of another adventure.

frerin's review against another edition

4.0

i love uncle monty so much

kaehess's review against another edition

4.0

Uncle Monty is a heck of a lot more annoying than I remember.

neenthefiend's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

I 100% cried at the ending as the Baudelaire’s said goodbye to the incredibly deadly viper. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gaslighting, Grief, Child abuse, and Violence

katelyn_reads2007's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

4.5

jgurniak's review against another edition

5.0

The Baudelaire children get placed with a new guardian, Uncle Monty, a kind herpetologist with a large room that is filled with the creatures he studies. But soon enough, Count Olaf returns and the life of the Baudelaire's changes again.

kredefer's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Still holds up

kyra_rouse's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted sad fast-paced

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

4.0

baby_jahonna's review against another edition

4.0

4.5*
This was really good and a really short read. Even though the things that take place in this series are extremely upsetting I still recommend this book.

rosewolfeemery's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense 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

5.0