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A Series of Unfortunate Events Lemony Snicket 13 Books Collection Pack Set by Lemony Snicket
iceangel9's review against another edition
3.0
Welcome to the dreadful adventures of the Baudelaire orphans. This thirteen book series tracks their misfortunes which are truly unfortunate. They go from disaster to disaster ever seeking to escape the dreadful Count Olaf. A cute series of books and would be good for reluctant readers.
candise's review against another edition
4.0
Basically, this book is about how kids are hella smart, and adults just don't give them enough cred. The Baudelaire children have just become the Baudelaire orphans, and everything bad that could ever befall them happen in this series. Each child has a skill: Violet is a brilliant inventor, Klaus is a bookwork with an incredible memory, and Sunny has razor-sharp teeth. Together, they are the ultimate machine.
There is mystery, multiple attempts at murder, serious pun-action, and a gothic overshadow that makes the time-setting uncertain. Ultimately, this series is about three siblings who seriously care and look out for one another. They know their strength lies in being together.
What I found amazing about this series is how everything seems to be in black and white at the beginning: you know who the good and bad guys are. But as the series progresses, the water muddies, and there is a lot more ambiguity. As the Baudelaire's (and our) knowledge grows, we are faced with difficult situations and thus cannot view the world in such extremes. Just like in life, there is no black and white. We can only do what we must in order to survive, and sometimes our actions and feelings are complicated.
SOUE are children's books, but contain adult humor and themes. Originally, I thought that they were children's books written for adults. But I guess that's the point. We don't give kids enough credit.
There is mystery, multiple attempts at murder, serious pun-action, and a gothic overshadow that makes the time-setting uncertain. Ultimately, this series is about three siblings who seriously care and look out for one another. They know their strength lies in being together.
What I found amazing about this series is how everything seems to be in black and white at the beginning: you know who the good and bad guys are. But as the series progresses, the water muddies, and there is a lot more ambiguity. As the Baudelaire's (and our) knowledge grows, we are faced with difficult situations and thus cannot view the world in such extremes. Just like in life, there is no black and white. We can only do what we must in order to survive, and sometimes our actions and feelings are complicated.
SOUE are children's books, but contain adult humor and themes. Originally, I thought that they were children's books written for adults. But I guess that's the point. We don't give kids enough credit.
balancinghistorybooks's review against another edition
4.0
Incredibly clever, filled with interesting words, complex characters, and great scrapes of adventure.
bibliobone's review against another edition
5.0
I love this series! Lemony Snicket is one of the best authors I have ever read. The way he integrates himself into his stories is interesting and really moves the story to the next level. I would recommend this book to almost anyone. Just make sure you don't break down and cry whenever somebody dies because if you do you'll be crying continually.
bittelitt's review against another edition
5.0
SO FUNNY AND ABSOLUTELY INSANE! 'Nuff said.
(I don't own this box set, I just couldn't be bothered to add all of them seperately.)
(I don't own this box set, I just couldn't be bothered to add all of them seperately.)
tamara55's review against another edition
4.0
I read this whole series when I was thirteen years old and while I was left absolutely depressed after each book I just had to finish it. It's such an addicting read and strangely realistic and fantastical/absurd at the same time. The things those poor kids had to go through!
I do recommend this series if you're into dystopian fiction but if you're looking for a light and easy read I'm afraid these books aren't for you.
I do recommend this series if you're into dystopian fiction but if you're looking for a light and easy read I'm afraid these books aren't for you.
swellanore's review against another edition
5.0
I love these books. Absolutely love them. I do find the tangents Snicket goes off on tiresome once you get deep into the story. It also drives me nuts there are so many unanswered questions in the end. I say all that understanding I am definitely not the demographic these book were written for. Absolutely Love these books.
kwananntan's review against another edition
5.0
I read these books when I was much younger, and I doubt that I will ever forget them. ASOUE is not your run of the mill, adventure/hero story for middle-schoolers, but it's so much more. Chockful of literary allusions, clever wordplay and complex morality issues, I feel like I appreciate it much more than when I was younger-- and in consequence, am affected much more strongly. The web of secrets and confusion that Daniel Handler has drawn us into holds tight, but the spell is forever broken, and there is no way to close your opened eyes.
greymalkin's review against another edition
2.0
I really liked the first one but the books became increasingly muddled and despite all the awful things happening to the children, I never understood the mystery going on. After a while it just felt like the same scenes happening over and over again with very little plot advancement. The end was a big disappointment and I still don't quite understand what the whole mystery and "big reveal" really meant. Love the idea though.
asweetdevouring's review against another edition
4.0
An excellent, clever, impossible to put down series.