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2.53k reviews for:
The Austere Academy. Book the Fifth. A Series of Unfortunate Events No. 5
Lemony Snicket
3.93 AVERAGE
2.53k reviews for:
The Austere Academy. Book the Fifth. A Series of Unfortunate Events No. 5
Lemony Snicket
3.93 AVERAGE
dark
sad
fast-paced
If you enjoy reading reviews about books with delightful encounters or magical adventures, then it would be best if you moved on. It is my duty to regail (a word here meaning "talk in length") you with my impressions of this book. But you have no such obligation to read the review.
In this volume the Baudelaire children are forced to endure ridiculous rules, six hour violin concerts, staples, and expensive running shoes. The only bright spot is their encounter with the Quagmire triplets. Isadore and Duncan were cleverly named after a dancer who met a gruesome-- a word here meaning "it would've fit in perfectly with this series"-- death. Carrying such a name does not promise a happy ending for the orphans.
Following the Baudelaires into their next adventure will be a heavy burden for me to bear. However, as Mr. Snicket has dutifully put their story in print I must uphold my end and learn what I can about the mysterious V.F.D.
The next volume waits for my perusal, where no doubt tragic things will continue to happen to these unfortunate orphans.
In this volume the Baudelaire children are forced to endure ridiculous rules, six hour violin concerts, staples, and expensive running shoes. The only bright spot is their encounter with the Quagmire triplets. Isadore and Duncan were cleverly named after a dancer who met a gruesome-- a word here meaning "it would've fit in perfectly with this series"-- death. Carrying such a name does not promise a happy ending for the orphans.
Following the Baudelaires into their next adventure will be a heavy burden for me to bear. However, as Mr. Snicket has dutifully put their story in print I must uphold my end and learn what I can about the mysterious V.F.D.
The next volume waits for my perusal, where no doubt tragic things will continue to happen to these unfortunate orphans.
adventurous
challenging
dark
sad
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:
Complicated
I liked this better than the Mill book, but one would think that after so many deceptions the children would be believed when they say 'Uhmmm that's Olaf'.
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
dark
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Another tale of how the Baudelaire children escape the dastardly plan of Count Olaf… but now with help from the Quagmire Triplets! I will say the introduction of the Quagmires will be interesting to see how they get brought back in the series, especially considering how the Netflix series is portraying the characters in contrast to the novels. I’ll just keep reading through because it keeps my son’s interest.
He gives it 5⭐️
He gives it 5⭐️
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
dark
funny
sad
tense
fast-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
dark
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
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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:
Yes