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helendipietro's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Oh the poor Baudelaire children! Such unfortunate lives set out in this ‘bad beginning’ - you really do feel sorry for them. However, its thoroughly entertaining to follow their misfortune in the style that Lemony Snicket writes. I read this as a child and am now returning to the series as an adult. I really enjoyed the first book and it reminded me of why I loved it so much when I was younger. I love Lemony Snicket’s writing and his dark humour is fantastic. I had forgotten that throughout the book he talks to the reader and even cleverly explains some of the more challenging vocabulary which I think is brilliant for children. He has such a clear voice and I can’t wait to move onto number 2.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death, Death of parent, Violence, Physical abuse, and Adult/minor relationship
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