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erebus53's review against another edition
dark
funny
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This is instalment 2 of this episodic arc of stories about 3 orphans and their spooky nemesis who contrives to get their inheritance. The theme song for this audio production is entirely too much better than it ought to be, but I found it on Spotify so I can appease my need should I have it stuck in my head for longer than the 2 days it has been O.o
At the start we have the orphans once more rehomed with a distant relative. This man is a herpetologist and Mr Poe (yes I still chortle at the name) is surprised to find that the children are not put off with the man's enthusiasm for creepy animals. I actually spare some love for a story that showcases snakes as being fascinating and loveable friends, rather than creepy and dangerous menaces... like people.
Tim Curry has clearly smoked more than his fair share in the last few decades as his rendition of the consumptive Mr. Poe has him hacking and wheezing like a champ.. and it's most unsettling. I am just waiting for the character to fall down dead of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (which means, here, that he might be so sick that his airways swell up and he dies).
Not a lot happens in this particular story. It seems that Count Olaf is a master of costuming and disguise.. and that he will insinuate himself into any position in the children's life to try and get their money. I do wish that this episode had more of the children's can do attitude showcased, but the pace slows to a crawl when the adults sit around having a ridiculous argument for over and hour about who should drive in whose car. I think that was supposed to be funny.. but it just dragged. The "bungling adults" trope is wearing.
I am beginning to see a formula. I hope that it subverts itself and shakes things up in future tales.
At the start we have the orphans once more rehomed with a distant relative. This man is a herpetologist and Mr Poe (yes I still chortle at the name) is surprised to find that the children are not put off with the man's enthusiasm for creepy animals. I actually spare some love for a story that showcases snakes as being fascinating and loveable friends, rather than creepy and dangerous menaces... like people.
Tim Curry has clearly smoked more than his fair share in the last few decades as his rendition of the consumptive Mr. Poe has him hacking and wheezing like a champ.. and it's most unsettling. I am just waiting for the character to fall down dead of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (which means, here, that he might be so sick that his airways swell up and he dies).
Not a lot happens in this particular story. It seems that Count Olaf is a master of costuming and disguise.. and that he will insinuate himself into any position in the children's life to try and get their money. I do wish that this episode had more of the children's can do attitude showcased, but the pace slows to a crawl when the adults sit around having a ridiculous argument for over and hour about who should drive in whose car. I think that was supposed to be funny.. but it just dragged. The "bungling adults" trope is wearing.
I am beginning to see a formula. I hope that it subverts itself and shakes things up in future tales.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Body horror, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Stalking, Car accident, Bullying, Murder, and Child abuse
maeverose's review
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.75
🐍🐍🐍
I liked this one a bit more than the first one I think. The writing style and humor is my favorite part. Plus this one had slightly less ableism, transphobia and pedophilia, but that’s about it.
I know this series is obviously purposefully ridiculous, but it’s so frustrating how oblivious all the adults are. I know that’s the point. I get it. But I hate it. I know this story isn’t supposed to be taken seriously at all but it BOTHERS ME lol
maybe it’s just my autism being uncomfortable with the chaos and miscommunication idk.
I liked this one a bit more than the first one I think. The writing style and humor is my favorite part. Plus this one had slightly less ableism, transphobia and pedophilia, but that’s about it.
I know this series is obviously purposefully ridiculous, but it’s so frustrating how oblivious all the adults are. I know that’s the point. I get it. But I hate it. I know this story isn’t supposed to be taken seriously at all but it BOTHERS ME lol
maybe it’s just my autism being uncomfortable with the chaos and miscommunication idk.
And they keep calling venomous snakes poisonous
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Gaslighting, and Murder
Moderate: Ableism, Blood, and Death of parent
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Alcohol, Stalking, Cursing, Fatphobia, and Transphobia
Moderate: car crash, snakes Minor: mention of physical abusestrawberrytheauthor's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This book honestly made me so angry. How could everyone not see what the Beaudelaires saw!? I know that’s kinda the point but it is still very frustrating. Or sucks that they don’t have a happy ending. These books suck!!
I honestly love them! ❤️❤️❤️
I honestly love them! ❤️❤️❤️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Grief, Murder, and Stalking
mayr3adsab00k's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Stalking, and Murder
Minor: Alcohol and Misogyny
hazel_t23's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Sunny’s relationship with the incredibly deadly viper was so sweet! And the ending page was quite sad, but this book was definitely more witty than the first! I listened to the audiobook (narrated by Tim Curry - he’s so good!) and I laughed a lot, despite the themes of the book. Can’t wait to get my hands on the next book!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Car accident, Death of parent, Grief, Medical content, Murder, and Stalking
sierracook14's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Violence, Stalking, and Murder
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