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Feb 02, 2010
Just amazing. Hilarious adventures, & a portrait of a family that, while very strange indeed, are as close & loving as it is possible to be.
Feb 26, 2008
i thought this book would be a bit gloomy, a bit gothic and a lot fun. (plus it's got "batty" in the title.) young readers with a little twist. unfortunately, i didn't much care for it. it reminded me a bit of the "series of unfortunate events" books, of which i've read only one or two. (i didn't care for those either.) i didn't really like reading about the strega-borgia family who lives on the shores of lochnagargoyle in the town of auchenlochtermuchty - i can't imagi
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Apr 28, 2008
i just love this series. funny spooky–like the addams family, only maybe more funny and less spooky than them. favorite quote lfrom this one? “the lilac room was for lady guests in cashmere and pearls; ladies for whom sorcery was something you put your teacup down upon; ladies who believed that wicca could be purchased at a local garden center.”
Jan 23, 2008
Gliori's tone in these books is always just over the top--like a drag queen with just that little bit too much makeup and just slightly too large fake breasts--but she's so much fun (and she throws in sufficient occasional intriguing metaphysical position statements) that you just give in and enjoy the narrative ride.
Dec 17, 2009
Another wacky tale in the Pure Dead series, which guarantee to make you smile.
Sep 18, 2009
A lot darker and less funny than the first trilogy of the series.
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