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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
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
This book....was far more ridiculous than the previous three. I did like the plot discussion in this one more than the last one. But, there were several things that felt way too cartoony or silly? Which wasn't the tone set up strongly in book one. (Like, how does a piece of gum pull a tree sized log off a machine? Or having a sword slash teeth fight with an infant??? Idk.)
Hanging on because I want to see the series through and they're at least comical and easy to read.
Also, all the adults in this world are always so infuriatingly naive and stupid. Please just believe the kids for once.
Hanging on because I want to see the series through and they're at least comical and easy to read.
Also, all the adults in this world are always so infuriatingly naive and stupid. Please just believe the kids for once.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Violence, Murder
Moderate: Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death, Gore
adventurous
dark
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
adventurous
challenging
dark
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
Loved this one the most!! Love the way the villain appears and love these cute three kids. This is so fun. Loving this series with my daughter!
The Baudelaire siblings are on the lookout for Count Olaf, but he is nowhere to be found. Neither are his henchmen. This time, the Baudelaires find themselves at a mill. Not only do they live in the dormitory of the mill, they are also forced to work their. Their guardian/employer hides under a cloud of smoke and is known only as "Sir." The work at the mill is difficult and very miserable indeed. Then, one day, Klaus breaks his glasses and has to se the optometrist, Dr. Orwell. Above the optometrist's shop is an eye that looks a lot like Count Olaf's tattoo. Could he be lurking around? Or, have the Baudelaires' imagination finally got the best of them.
I regret that I didn't read this series when I was in middle school. I would've really loved it. Now, I am reading the series out of curiosity.
There are a few tricks that the author does to keep the attention of younger readers. Firstly, in every book he gets them roped in by telling them to close the book. Sounds counterintuitive, right? But, children (and adults) feel enticed to read something when they are told it is too difficult for them, or it is too sad, or too tragic. It only attracts them like a moth to a flame. Secondly, by using more complex words and giving their definitions, it allows for children to develop their vocabulary in a way that isn't too daunting or boring. And thirdly, as seen in this book, the author hides reading strategies within the narrative, such as when Violet could not read the book on optometry, so she inferred meaning by using the words she knew.
I think this is a fantastic series to get young people to develop their minds while enjoying a quirky story.
I regret that I didn't read this series when I was in middle school. I would've really loved it. Now, I am reading the series out of curiosity.
There are a few tricks that the author does to keep the attention of younger readers. Firstly, in every book he gets them roped in by telling them to close the book. Sounds counterintuitive, right? But, children (and adults) feel enticed to read something when they are told it is too difficult for them, or it is too sad, or too tragic. It only attracts them like a moth to a flame. Secondly, by using more complex words and giving their definitions, it allows for children to develop their vocabulary in a way that isn't too daunting or boring. And thirdly, as seen in this book, the author hides reading strategies within the narrative, such as when Violet could not read the book on optometry, so she inferred meaning by using the words she knew.
I think this is a fantastic series to get young people to develop their minds while enjoying a quirky story.
fast-paced
I loved this book so much. This book felt really fast to read. I thought it was boring at first, but I'm glad that I kept reading it.
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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
I liked the book. It follows the same pattern as the other books and that is not necessarily a bad thing. I am still enjoying the series. My reasons have not changed much, so on the earlier books the review says my feelings on the series.