Reviews tagging 'Murder'

The Vile Village by Lemony Snicket

8 reviews

prufrockpreptooth's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious sad fast-paced

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

I know this one by heart, but each and every time I'm still thrilled to read it again and I still end up loving my read 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, and Animal cruelty

Minor: Murder and Police brutality

mckiheather's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious fast-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Confinement, Kidnapping, Animal death, Murder, Violence, Death, and Fire/Fire injury

dreamerfreak's review against another edition

dark funny mysterious medium-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? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Death of parent, Grief, Kidnapping, Murder, Child abuse, and Confinement

agatha_hopkins's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad medium-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement and Animal cruelty

Moderate: Grief, Kidnapping, Child abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Death, Murder, and Violence

Minor: Death of parent, Child death, and Infidelity

lilshelly's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad fast-paced

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

4.0

 So, I fell into a slump after finishing the last book. These books are mentally harsh to read after a while, so I'll likely take a break for a bit.

But, I enjoyed the characters and setting in this one! Hector was refreshing, though he has his quirk like all the adults do -- he's too afraid to stand up to authority in his town. I enjoyed his assistance to the Baudelaires. And I enjoyed the Quagmires making a strong appearance!!

Of course, the chaos got more chaotic and the inventions and solutions were wildly hard to believe. But, we're learning more and more about VFD which is making things interesting. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Confinement, Death, and Child abuse

Moderate: Kidnapping, Animal cruelty, Violence, and Animal death

strawberrytheauthor'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? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

It is getting annoying being reintroduced to the Baudelaires every time I read another book. However, seeing as it is in fact a children’s book it is quite pleasant and smart. 

By this book we are finally seeing more mysteries and being pulled into the story more because of V.F.D. I’m excited to see how it is all resolved. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Murder, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Grief

rory1387's review

adventurous dark funny mysterious fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Gun violence, and Confinement

nick13's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

This one was a ride to say the least. I really enjoyed the village and the rules in it along with the world building that is slowly expanding everything around the Baudelaire's and the places they go.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Murder