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3.97 AVERAGE
3.97 AVERAGE
The Slippery Slope, or the one where so much happened, much was revealed, people appeared, secrets were uncovered, and Sunny finally grew up into not an eggplant, but a fine young woman, who shouldn't be a servant. Color me impressed!! An expression here which doesn't mean to take a crayon to my face, but instead means that I loved this book much to my surprise.
At the end of the last novel, the unfortunate Bauldelaire orphans were separated and in dire situations. This novel is about them coming together separately and finding unity and strength through each of their own special skills. The Mortmain Mountains provided a strikingly memorable backdrop and the inclusion of the VFD Headquarters was wondrous and sad.
This volume felt like it was FINALLY barreling towards a conclusion and with just 3 books left, I can't wait to find out what might happen. I have to be careful in my review because I don't want to spoil anything and Snicket has put me on the course of a slippery slope of spoilers.
I'll end my review saying that Lemony Snicket has a way with words and a way with drama and I must figure out who exactly he is soon. His identity and motives remain one of the most interesting parts of this tale. I have a feeling we soon will find out. The Tenth Volume also finally showed that Olaf wasn't as "menacing" as he thought, which makes him seem quite hilarious and dumb (not that I didn't know that already). There is definitely more at play. Onwards!
At the end of the last novel, the unfortunate Bauldelaire orphans were separated and in dire situations. This novel is about them coming together separately and finding unity and strength through each of their own special skills. The Mortmain Mountains provided a strikingly memorable backdrop and the inclusion of the VFD Headquarters was wondrous and sad.
This volume felt like it was FINALLY barreling towards a conclusion and with just 3 books left, I can't wait to find out what might happen. I have to be careful in my review because I don't want to spoil anything and Snicket has put me on the course of a slippery slope of spoilers.
I'll end my review saying that Lemony Snicket has a way with words and a way with drama and I must figure out who exactly he is soon. His identity and motives remain one of the most interesting parts of this tale. I have a feeling we soon will find out. The Tenth Volume also finally showed that Olaf wasn't as "menacing" as he thought, which makes him seem quite hilarious and dumb (not that I didn't know that already). There is definitely more at play. Onwards!
Dear reader,
If you value answers to your questions, this book is not for you. You learn more about VFD than ever but there are too many mysteries to solve.
P.S. The greater good is subjective. Fighting fire with fire can get you burned. All parents have secrets, though perhaps not as many as the parents in VFD.
The pacing seemed slower than the other books in the series.
If you value answers to your questions, this book is not for you. You learn more about VFD than ever but there are too many mysteries to solve.
P.S. The greater good is subjective. Fighting fire with fire can get you burned. All parents have secrets, though perhaps not as many as the parents in VFD.
The pacing seemed slower than the other books in the series.
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The Slippery Slope picks up right where The Carnivorous Carnival and it was definitely the best book of the series so far. Everything I thought the previous books lacked was in this one.
Throughout this book, Sunny is separated from Violet and Klaus and it really gave her an opportunity to develop as a character. Like her older siblings, I hadn't noticed how much Sunny had grow up. She finally was able to help not only her siblings, but also herself in more ways than just using her teeth. That was so nice to see.
As for Violet and Klaus, they ran into someone who was willing to help them uncover information about VFD and in this book, they ACTUALLY learned something. I was getting annoyed because it seemed like they were learning nothing about everything so to finally get to see some of the secrets uncovered really got me into the story.
In this book I finally got to see why this series is so beloved. There was action, mystery and a wonderful scene where the Baudelaires and their new friend began to question their actions and if doing something slightly villainous makes them villains.
Throughout this book, Sunny is separated from Violet and Klaus and it really gave her an opportunity to develop as a character. Like her older siblings, I hadn't noticed how much Sunny had grow up. She finally was able to help not only her siblings, but also herself in more ways than just using her teeth. That was so nice to see.
As for Violet and Klaus, they ran into someone who was willing to help them uncover information about VFD and in this book, they ACTUALLY learned something. I was getting annoyed because it seemed like they were learning nothing about everything so to finally get to see some of the secrets uncovered really got me into the story.
In this book I finally got to see why this series is so beloved. There was action, mystery and a wonderful scene where the Baudelaires and their new friend began to question their actions and if doing something slightly villainous makes them villains.
adventurous
emotional
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
So far, I think this is my favorite book in the series -- partly because some of the pieces are falling into place, and partly because the children are really coming into their own. I enjoyed learning about the young man who did not fit into the Snow Scouts alphabet (he wasn't a bit "xylophone") and was impressed once again with Sunny's culinary skills. On a more objective level, the language play and creativity of the author were definitely on display in this book, most of all in Sunny's adventures and the various VFDs.
I might finally get through this series in the new year. These kids get braver and braver as their journey continues. In this one, Sunny is very brave and no longer a baby.
“Well-read people are less likely to be evil.”
― Lemony Snicket, The Slippery Slope
― Lemony Snicket, The Slippery Slope