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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
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
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Loved this one and learned a new word in the process of reading it.
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Month 6 of what I am calling "Arthur Poe's Periodic Programme of Pre-adolescent Perils" where I go back through A Series of Unfortunate Events. These entries will have spoilers for the whole series.
This one did not survive my memories as one of the strongest. The dynamic between Jerome and Esme is extremely reminiscent of that between Sir and Charles, and the wit in this one is spread a bit thinner than I'm used to. I liked the black pages as darkness, I liked a red herring being used as the real deal, but this book felt strangely insubstantial. I suppose its strongest selling point is the introduction of Esmé Gigi Genevieve Squalor, a character I adore, but she does more elsewhere.
Anyways, I'm excited to meet Hal and explore some of the changes to the form that VV introduces.
This one did not survive my memories as one of the strongest. The dynamic between Jerome and Esme is extremely reminiscent of that between Sir and Charles, and the wit in this one is spread a bit thinner than I'm used to. I liked the black pages as darkness, I liked a red herring being used as the real deal, but this book felt strangely insubstantial. I suppose its strongest selling point is the introduction of Esmé Gigi Genevieve Squalor, a character I adore, but she does more elsewhere.
Anyways, I'm excited to meet Hal and explore some of the changes to the form that VV introduces.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was one of my favorites for the series. I loved how Tim Curry does Esme and Jerome. I was often higly amused in how things are "In" or "Out" It does get a bit eyeroll-worthy after a while but that roll still comes with a partial smirk of amusement. This book has a glimmer of hope that, due to the nature of the series, we cannot trust. But it was nice to see. This Penthouse where the orphans stay is SO over the top. Insane. Sunny was my favorite character in this one. She finally uses real words!!
adventurous
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated