Scan barcode
mbrandmaier's review against another edition
5.0
The flutes are too wimpy and high-pitched for murder!
hearteyes's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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? N/A
3.75
siemarilyn's review against another edition
5.0
So funny and clever, beautiful illustrations, Lemony Snicket is intelligent and handsome.
blairconrad's review against another edition
3.0
Pretty good. I'm not entirely sold on the colour illustrations, but the black-and-white silhouettes are pretty good. The "story" is thin, aimed at giving a very brief overview of the instruments in an orchestra, but there are a few funny bits.
I saw the The Composer is Dead performed by the Kitchener Waterloo Symphony, read by Mr. Snicket, and even had [a:Nathaniel Stookey|2919461|Nathaniel Stookey|http://www.goodreads.com/images/nophoto/nophoto-U-50x66.jpg] sit next to me. The performance left the book by itself in the dust, and I'll have to reread the book with the enclosed CD to see how that compares - I expect it'll at least bump the rating up to 4 instead of 3.
I saw the The Composer is Dead performed by the Kitchener Waterloo Symphony, read by Mr. Snicket, and even had [a:Nathaniel Stookey|2919461|Nathaniel Stookey|http://www.goodreads.com/images/nophoto/nophoto-U-50x66.jpg] sit next to me. The performance left the book by itself in the dust, and I'll have to reread the book with the enclosed CD to see how that compares - I expect it'll at least bump the rating up to 4 instead of 3.
amibunk's review against another edition
4.0
If you love Lemony Snicket and his sly humor then this is a great picture book for you. If you don't you will only find it annoying. As I and my daughter adore him (a word that here means "admire greatly, bordering on worshipping") this book was fun to read together.
eccentrici's review against another edition
5.0
A clever introduction to the orchestra for children and adults. I loved the illustrations and the accompanying CD was a lovely addition.
jogojam's review against another edition
5.0
We went to a concert in San Fransisco And Lemony Snicket came on stage and read the whole book to the audience it's a nice book.