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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
I remember loving this series as a child so I thought I would reread it as an adult. It was still entertaining to read because there were references that I can't imagine I understood as a child. Great for a quick read when I don't want to think too hard.
This was a absolutely hilarious book! This book reminds me quite a bit of Lemony Snicket's - Unfortunate Events and of Trenton Lee Stewart's - Benedict Society books.
I absolutely loved the creative narration, the little parts that he stopped the story to tell us something, a secret or a warning of just a hint of information.
The 2 main characters: Cass and Max-Ernest take some getting used to. You might, especially in the beginning, find them a bit annoying, but I really liked them at the end of the book. They really grew and learned things and became better characters.
The story itself was brilliant, the villains were true villains. Not the cutesy one you some times see in stories. No real villains with evil plans. I can't imagine what the secret is, but I am highly curious to what it is!
I just bought book 2 and 3, and hope they are just as much fun, just as interesting and have enough sleuthing as this book has.
Since this book really was great, here are some of my favourite quotes:
Generally speaking, books don't cause much harm. Except when you read them, that is. Then they cause all kinds of problems.
It was like walking into a treasure trove of books, hoarded by pirate librarians.
Only bad books have good endings.
If a book is any good, it's ending is always bad - because you don't want the book to end.
Books can also provoke emotions. And emotions sometimes are even more troublesome than ideas. Emotions have led people to do all sorts of things they later regret-like, oh, throwing a book at someone else.
So I would really recommend this to everyone, be them a child or a parent or just an adult seeking a fun book!
I absolutely loved the creative narration, the little parts that he stopped the story to tell us something, a secret or a warning of just a hint of information.
The 2 main characters: Cass and Max-Ernest take some getting used to. You might, especially in the beginning, find them a bit annoying, but I really liked them at the end of the book. They really grew and learned things and became better characters.
The story itself was brilliant, the villains were true villains. Not the cutesy one you some times see in stories. No real villains with evil plans. I can't imagine what the secret is, but I am highly curious to what it is!
I just bought book 2 and 3, and hope they are just as much fun, just as interesting and have enough sleuthing as this book has.
Since this book really was great, here are some of my favourite quotes:
Generally speaking, books don't cause much harm. Except when you read them, that is. Then they cause all kinds of problems.
It was like walking into a treasure trove of books, hoarded by pirate librarians.
Only bad books have good endings.
If a book is any good, it's ending is always bad - because you don't want the book to end.
Books can also provoke emotions. And emotions sometimes are even more troublesome than ideas. Emotions have led people to do all sorts of things they later regret-like, oh, throwing a book at someone else.
So I would really recommend this to everyone, be them a child or a parent or just an adult seeking a fun book!
adventurous
funny
mysterious
relaxing
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Confinement, Torture, Kidnapping, Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Body shaming, Death, Cultural appropriation
adventurous
funny
mysterious
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:
No
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
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Stile/Style ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Divertentissimo! Adatto dai 10 ai 99 anni, una lettura scorrevole, divertente, accattivante, uno stile fluido ed intelligente. Consigliato a tutti.
***
Very funny! Suitable for ages 10 to 99, a smooth, fun, captivating read, a fluid and intelligent style. Recommended for everyone.
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Divertentissimo! Adatto dai 10 ai 99 anni, una lettura scorrevole, divertente, accattivante, uno stile fluido ed intelligente. Consigliato a tutti.
***
Very funny! Suitable for ages 10 to 99, a smooth, fun, captivating read, a fluid and intelligent style. Recommended for everyone.
If you ever read this series please let me know I feel like it was just my childhood thing and no one has heard of it. Rereading all my favourite childhood books bc I’ve been working to much to read/ understand anything else. Also been in a slump. Also this series was a core childhood memory (I remember nothing that happens past the first book) it was a fun lighthearted read although I think I prefer the spin off which j can remember a bit more.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
