Sixteenth book of 2020
Reading period: Mar 09th 2020 – Mar 14th 2020
Summary
Dear Reader,
I’m sorry to say that the book you are holding in your hands is extremely unpleasant. It tells an unhappy tale about three very unlucky children. Even though they are charming and clever, the Baudelaire siblings lead lives filled with misery and woe. From the very first page of this book when the children are at the beach and receive terrible news, continuing on through the entire story, disaster lurks at their heels. One might say they are magnets for misfortune.
In this short book alone, the three youngsters encounter a greedy and repulsive villain, itchy clothing, a disastrous fire, a plot to steal their fortune, and cold porridge for breakfast.
It is my sad duty to write down these unpleasant tales, but there is nothing stopping you from putting this book down at once and reading something happy, if you prefer that sort of thing.
With all due respect,
Lemony Snicket
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Review
After about 16 years, I decided to re-read one of my favourite childhood book series.
As there are thirteen books in the series, I choose to listen to them on audiobooks. I enjoy it, the voice actors and the sounds in the background immerse me so much in the story.
I kind of have the same feeling as when I read it for the first time. The fact that now I am an adult, I understand more, and the story in this book is so much creepier and disturbing than I remember.
I am so into this series, I can’t wait to continue.
Liz.
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