The Ersatz Elevator by Lemony Snicket

259 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction middle grade mystery adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced
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In their most daring misadventure, the Baudelaire orphans are adopted by very, very rich people, whose penthouse apartment is located mysteriously close to the place where all their misfortune began. Even though their new home in the city is fancy...

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Moods

adventurous 76%
dark 69%
mysterious 68%
funny 38%
tense 31%
sad 26%
emotional 20%
challenging 10%
lighthearted 9%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
inspiring 2%
reflective 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 68%
medium 29%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 56% | A mix: 35% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.96

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