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A review by ohkmurr
The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I did not realize how much trauma the Baudelaire kids go through until I reread these books as an adult. These poor children, my god. But I still appreciate the way Lemony Snicket emphasizes how important the trusting bonds with people you love are, and how sometimes the adults aren't right.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Grief