A review by secrethistory
Poison for Breakfast by Lemony Snicket

dark funny mysterious reflective slow-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? No

4.0

I really enjoyed this book, particularly the very powerful ending, but it wasn’t quite what I hoped it would be. The premise feels very Lemony Snicket, but the actual plot itself less so. It honestly took me out of the story to have the character of Lemony Snicket walking around in the open in what seems like a suburban area. I know that sounds like nitpicking, but if you’re used to the character of Lemony it can be a bit jarring to instead see Daniel Handler as the character. 

I liked the meandering and the jumping between subjects, but again when the subjects are so suburban it can feel more like a hot take you’d read on Twitter. 

Mostly though, it’s a charming thoughtful book, with a wonderfully powerful ending. 
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