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cranea653's review
4.0
Amusing and enjoyable, but gets a bit redundant after the first few. Better if you don't sit down and try to read them all back to back.
rotund's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
law47's review
5.0
I first started reading these books when I was ten years old and still love them now.
Lemony Snicket is such a unique author and his wit is hilarious. I love the characters in these books, even Count Olaf who is one of my favourite book-villains. I read these as a child, yet I still marvel at the intricate and clever plot of these books.
If you haven't read these books or have only read a few then I definitely recommend this series as it is unique from other books, gripping, funny and just incredible. If you have watched the film but not read the books then please do not judge the books by the film. The film covers only some content from the first three books and although the film was rather good and the casting spot-on, the books are so much better! And there's 13 of them! (Even though I would love there to be more)
Each book is fast paced and involves the three orphans orphans, Violet, Klaus and Sunny being in a different situation but the plot continues from the previous books so I would recommend to read them all in order. I love this element of the series, having the orphans being in different places from book to book makes it exciting and introduces new characters. For example, in the Reptile Room (Book 2) the orphans stay with Uncle Monty and in the Wide Window (Book 3), Aunt Josephine is a new character. These are not just your every day characters, they are so interesting, weird and wonderful.
As are the main characters, Violet, Klaus and Sunny who each have their own attributes and reasons why you cherish them as characters. Also, the narration in these books is what makes it stand out from other books, Lemony Snicket's sharp wit and cynical attitude draws you to the book and makes you forever curious. Also, I love the small bits of text about Beatrice at the start of each book and would recommend the Beatrice Letters by Lemony Snicket to anyone who also find the whole Beatrice thing intriguing.
Therefore, inevitably I give these books five stars, as they provide me with so much enjoyment every time I read them.
Lemony Snicket is such a unique author and his wit is hilarious. I love the characters in these books, even Count Olaf who is one of my favourite book-villains. I read these as a child, yet I still marvel at the intricate and clever plot of these books.
If you haven't read these books or have only read a few then I definitely recommend this series as it is unique from other books, gripping, funny and just incredible. If you have watched the film but not read the books then please do not judge the books by the film. The film covers only some content from the first three books and although the film was rather good and the casting spot-on, the books are so much better! And there's 13 of them! (Even though I would love there to be more)
Each book is fast paced and involves the three orphans orphans, Violet, Klaus and Sunny being in a different situation but the plot continues from the previous books so I would recommend to read them all in order. I love this element of the series, having the orphans being in different places from book to book makes it exciting and introduces new characters. For example, in the Reptile Room (Book 2) the orphans stay with Uncle Monty and in the Wide Window (Book 3), Aunt Josephine is a new character. These are not just your every day characters, they are so interesting, weird and wonderful.
As are the main characters, Violet, Klaus and Sunny who each have their own attributes and reasons why you cherish them as characters. Also, the narration in these books is what makes it stand out from other books, Lemony Snicket's sharp wit and cynical attitude draws you to the book and makes you forever curious. Also, I love the small bits of text about Beatrice at the start of each book and would recommend the Beatrice Letters by Lemony Snicket to anyone who also find the whole Beatrice thing intriguing.
Therefore, inevitably I give these books five stars, as they provide me with so much enjoyment every time I read them.
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