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The perils of the Baudelaire children continue unabated in The Ersatz Elevator, Book Six in Lemony Sni... read full description
The perils of the Baudelaire children continue unabated in The Ersatz Elevator, Book Six in Lemony Sni... read full description
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Dec 24, 2011
Hayk
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The book "The Ersatz Elevator" is a book I chose to read, because it looked interesting and I thought the title would lead to an interesting story. In this book, three orphans named Violet, Klaus and Sunny(whose parents were killed in a fire), had to live with the Squalors, and soon, a evil man named Olaf who had been chasing them for their enormous fortune, caught up with them. The three kids had to avoid his nasty clutches, and also rescue their two friends who got captured by Olaf,
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Nov 25, 2008
Ciara
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as this book begins, it seems that the baudelaires have maybe finally caught a break, sort of. yes, the street they live on now is completely overgrown with big bushy trees so it's as black as night even in the middle of the day, which is weird. & the elevator is out of order, so they have to walk up god knows how many flights of stairs (dozens) to get to their new penthouse home. but when they meet their new caretaker, jerome, he seems like a nice guy. he's very accomodating & listens to them &
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Nov 14, 2010
Sonia
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Gli orfani ritornano nella città in cui sono nati. Questo volume mi ha messo ansia ogni tanto, anche avendolo già letto. E in effetti snicket aveva detto che sarebbe stata una lettura ansiosa.
Mi ha messo ansia il presentarsi di Gunther come ombra che torreggiava sui tre fratelli, la discesa nel buio, la corsa per costruire qualcosa che salvasse i pantano, la spinta di esmè nel pozzo...
insomma tutti momenti di cui già conoscevo il risultato, ma che stupidamente mi tenevano sulle spine e mi facev More...
Mi ha messo ansia il presentarsi di Gunther come ombra che torreggiava sui tre fratelli, la discesa nel buio, la corsa per costruire qualcosa che salvasse i pantano, la spinta di esmè nel pozzo...
insomma tutti momenti di cui già conoscevo il risultato, ma che stupidamente mi tenevano sulle spine e mi facev More...
Jan 12, 2012
Erin
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Did you ever think that orphan would move to a town where the people decide what is fashion able and what is not? This book The Ersatz Elevator written by Lemony Snicket is about Baudelaire orphans move to a city where everyone is devoted to what's fashionable.
They are hoping to hide from a man who is trying to get their family's fortune. I like this book because the characters resembles someone I know in my family, school, and neighborhood. The Baudelaire orphans (Violet More...
They are hoping to hide from a man who is trying to get their family's fortune. I like this book because the characters resembles someone I know in my family, school, and neighborhood. The Baudelaire orphans (Violet More...
May 15, 2011
Angie
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It seemed that thinks would get better, but it's better to think about it two times.
The Baudelaires are becoming "less passive" due to their conviction of saving their friends in distress. The seeds of real mistery are starting to geminate, as before, the "bad guys" can easily manipulate the "good ones", and just when they are needed, they draw back.
What was new was that both guardians turned out to be ersatz ones in some way. Like in the More...
The Baudelaires are becoming "less passive" due to their conviction of saving their friends in distress. The seeds of real mistery are starting to geminate, as before, the "bad guys" can easily manipulate the "good ones", and just when they are needed, they draw back.
What was new was that both guardians turned out to be ersatz ones in some way. Like in the More...
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Mar 01, 2011
Kat
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As a series these books are incredible. The formulaic plot that is repeated in every book satisfies the child who is being read to's expectation of what's going on, right and wrong and the band of simple characters.
Where the books become really clever is the additional bits of plot woven into the anecdotes, dedications and acknowledgments, written for the older reader, whether parents reading aloud or older children.
The humour is clever, beautifully insightful and infinitel More...
Where the books become really clever is the additional bits of plot woven into the anecdotes, dedications and acknowledgments, written for the older reader, whether parents reading aloud or older children.
The humour is clever, beautifully insightful and infinitel More...
Jul 26, 2010
M.h.f
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well , this is my first review so im not sure how this goes ...
i started reading this series three years ago , i know ! back in my country only the first three books were translated into my language .
and since then , it was one of my favourites and it got stuck in my mind even though i thought those three books were the only ones in the series and the ending was not a proper one !
and for some reason , after three years i decided to search for it and found out there were More...
i started reading this series three years ago , i know ! back in my country only the first three books were translated into my language .
and since then , it was one of my favourites and it got stuck in my mind even though i thought those three books were the only ones in the series and the ending was not a proper one !
and for some reason , after three years i decided to search for it and found out there were More...
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Jul 07, 2010
Graykrickette
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These stories are interesting, and with the ever present, impending doom, they are extremely difficult to put down. The stories are very unique, bleak, yet silly,or a delightful blend of them both. In the later books, I came to embrace, and enjoy the silliness, and the over explanation of words, as Daniel's own unique sense of humor. I can not believe that he actually believed his readers to be that ignorant. I believe that it was more of a tease_ dark, spiteful, humor, which I thoroughly en
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Jun 22, 2010
Tara
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Once again...very unfortunate events...very unfortunate indeed...
"There are many, many things that are difficult in this life, but one thing that isn't difficult at all is figuring out whether someone is excited or not when they open a present..."
"Arguing with somebody is never pleasant, but sometimes it is useful and necessary to do so..."
"Morning is one of the best times for thinking. When one has just woken up, but hasn't yet gotte More...
"There are many, many things that are difficult in this life, but one thing that isn't difficult at all is figuring out whether someone is excited or not when they open a present..."
"Arguing with somebody is never pleasant, but sometimes it is useful and necessary to do so..."
"Morning is one of the best times for thinking. When one has just woken up, but hasn't yet gotte More...
Jan 20, 2010
Casey
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Alright, I was going to start by saying that I didn't enjoy it, but then I realized that I was so frustrated at the end of the book because it really drew me in, which is actually a GOOD thing.
Accordingly, let me say that I enjoyed the plot twists of this book. Even though I saw the ending coming, I still think it played out well. It was relieving to see the Quagmire kids again, and refreshing to see very little of Olaf, and I actually admired the not-so-subtle jab at fickle people More...
Accordingly, let me say that I enjoyed the plot twists of this book. Even though I saw the ending coming, I still think it played out well. It was relieving to see the Quagmire kids again, and refreshing to see very little of Olaf, and I actually admired the not-so-subtle jab at fickle people More...
Oct 19, 2009
Isabel
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The Eratz Elevator
Have you ever read a book wich you can't stop reading, or have you ever gone to a library with not finding any book? Well I have the perfect book for you, you won't want to stop reading it and you'll find it in the library easily now that you know the name (It's in the tittle).This book is REALLY good!!! I loved it and couldn't stop reading.
You have to read the 1st, 2nd, 3rd,etc. to read this book, I recomend you star More...
Oct 13, 2009
Teresa
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This "woe-filled" collection of thirteen books about the tribulations of three unusually talented orphans will keep adults entertained as well as children. When I first saw the series I thought, "That looks too depressing," but soon I discovered the hilarity in overabundant alliteration, contemptible villains, and idiotic bystanders.
As the series progresses and the mysteries deepen, the children's characters grow and develop in surprising ways as togehter they fa More...
As the series progresses and the mysteries deepen, the children's characters grow and develop in surprising ways as togehter they fa More...
Dec 27, 2007
Tory
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This book wasn't really captivating or resolving in any way, but it was at least nice that the Baudelaire's saw the two Quagmire triplets for a few moments. The only thing I really liked about Book the Sixth is the satirical punch to fads and materialism through Esme's obsession with the IN-significant details.
Also, I don't know how much longer I can handle their misfortune and the stupid adults who always have issues in trusting the children. It's really getting on my nerves!
Also, I don't know how much longer I can handle their misfortune and the stupid adults who always have issues in trusting the children. It's really getting on my nerves!
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Jun 13, 2011
Ana
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A Series of Unfortunate Events 6: The Ersatz Elevator / 9780061757181
I first came to this series after watching the tie-in movie "Lemony Snicket's a Series of Unfortunate Events". I love the series for its superb characterization, lovely writing, quirky plotlines, and deeply dark humor. This sixth book in the series carries on the tradition and will not disappoint fans.
Like the rest of the novels in this series, this book is very slender and can be whipped thro More...
I first came to this series after watching the tie-in movie "Lemony Snicket's a Series of Unfortunate Events". I love the series for its superb characterization, lovely writing, quirky plotlines, and deeply dark humor. This sixth book in the series carries on the tradition and will not disappoint fans.
Like the rest of the novels in this series, this book is very slender and can be whipped thro More...
Dec 27, 2011
Elliot
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When I first read J.D. Salinger's Nine Stories as a freshman in high school, I remember thinking "What a second..." when I saw the title "For Esme: With Love and Squalor." These books hold a special place in my memories of childhood, not only for being brilliantly conceived, hilarious novels that taught me about the corruption of innocence long before I needed to learn about it (and long before my freshman English teacher beat the concept to death), but also for (strangely) f
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Feb 25, 2009
Big Nasty
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The Ersatz Elevator by Lemony Snickett (this is the penname of Dan Handler), was not one of my favorites because the plot was predictable and slow at times. The plot was predictable because I suspected that the nasty Count Olaf would escape, and he did in the end.
In this story, the three Baudelaire orphans got new guardians, and moved to a new apartment with no elevators, just the shafts, where Count Olaf had hidden two of the children’s friends. The Baudelaires discovered them and went More...
In this story, the three Baudelaire orphans got new guardians, and moved to a new apartment with no elevators, just the shafts, where Count Olaf had hidden two of the children’s friends. The Baudelaires discovered them and went More...
Oct 18, 2011
Natia
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So much mystery and sadness. Jerome is so naive and he isn't a good guardian. He never argues and that is what is going to hurt him. He should have listen to Violet, Klaus, and Sunny. They ended up right. I don't think that Mr. Poe should be in charge of where the Baudelaires go because he doesn't put the Baudelaires in a safe home. Eventually, Count Olaf, a sneaky, disgusting, greedy, self-centered man, is going to use his brilliant acting skills and deceiving costumes to fool everyone, includi
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Oct 13, 2011
Yousef
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Another good installment to the Baudelaire's unfortunate misadventures. I like how the series is developing and becoming more connected to itself, rather than how it started when each book had its own story that almost had no connection at all with the other books of the series. Since The Austere Academy, the series has been building a backstory, and more questions are raised, leaving you wanting more.
One of my favorite things about Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events is how it More...
One of my favorite things about Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events is how it More...
Sep 20, 2009
Maddie
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Jul 27, 2011
James
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Notice that four out of five stars means "Really liked it." This book was really cool! I can't believe I never read the Series of Unfortunate Events books when I was a kid. The first one came out in 1999. I suppose at that time I was starting 6th grade. I have no clue what I was reading back then. Maybe I was just getting into Ray Bradbury...Anyway, even though I started halfway through the book, I was able to pick up on a lot of what had happened before. Plus Wikipedia helped.
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Aug 09, 2011
Drew
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I enjoyed Book the Sixth, please. Violet, Klaus and Sunny Baudelaire have been sent to live with Jerome and Esmé Squalor in their huge penthouse apartment on Dark Avenue, not far from where they lived with their parents before the devastating fire that started this entire series of unfortunate events. But of course, things are still pretty bleak when it turns out Esmé is only concerned with what is in and Jerome "doesn't like to argue." Even worse, the two Quagmire triplets are stil
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Dec 06, 2010
Giannina
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For Beatrice-
When we met, my life began.
Soon afterward, yours ended.
I give this installment in the long and beginning-to-get-tiresome Baudelaire series, 4 stars out of 5. I liked hearing about Jerome and Esmé and the huge apartment and what was "in" and what wasn't. Even though, I'm not that big on fashion, I do know what looks ugly and what looks fabulous. Reading about Esmé's obsession on what was in and what was out was fascinating. Esmé was huge on keeping updat More...
When we met, my life began.
Soon afterward, yours ended.
I give this installment in the long and beginning-to-get-tiresome Baudelaire series, 4 stars out of 5. I liked hearing about Jerome and Esmé and the huge apartment and what was "in" and what wasn't. Even though, I'm not that big on fashion, I do know what looks ugly and what looks fabulous. Reading about Esmé's obsession on what was in and what was out was fascinating. Esmé was huge on keeping updat More...
Oct 14, 2010
Jacobw013
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The Baudelaire children walk with Mr. Poe to their new home on 667 Dark Avenue. It is very dark, due to the fact that there are giant trees blocking out sunlight. When the Baudelaires enter the apartment building, they find that elevators are "out" (not out of order) which means they have to use the stairs up to the penthouse. When they get to the top, Jerome Squalor welcomes the children to their new home. He offers them "aqueous martinis", (water with an olive in it served
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Feb 04, 2012
Claire
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This was always a stand out in the series to me. Along with The Vile Village this books marks the beginning of a turning point in the series as the story and characters become deeper and more involved with the plot. I always found it interesting that the second half of the series pretty much de-constructed the first.
Anyway, like any ASOUE book, it continued the repetitive trend of unreliable guardians and Count Olaf's treachery and thin disguises. I always found this book dark and fas More...
Anyway, like any ASOUE book, it continued the repetitive trend of unreliable guardians and Count Olaf's treachery and thin disguises. I always found this book dark and fas More...
Jan 17, 2012
Missy
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The Ersatz Elevator is the sixth book of The Series Of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket. I started reading this series in fifth grade and loved them ever sense. Each book has new adventures and lots of thrill to them. That's why i chose this book because of all the adventures and obstacles. The plot of this story, or this series, is this man names Count Olaf is trying to steal the Baudelaire's family fortune. He always disguises himself and tries to kidnap him. Each book they reveal him, but
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Jan 31, 2010
Kelly
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This mystery/adventure is about trickery, injustice, and, death - could anything else go wrong in Clause, Violate, and Sunny’s life? Yes. Now that the Baudelaire children feel safe and welcomed into the penthouse of a cocky but loving family, can they still stop the evil and mysterious Count Olaf from stealing their fortune and find their lost friends? On this mysterious trip, they discover that though you may feel safe and comfortable, you still may be in danger…
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Apr 01, 2009
Patricio
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The Ersatz elevator, a book that will leave you on the edge of whatever you are sitting. This book can leave you with all sorts of themes, many of the themes that the book can leave you, are these: Share your brothers and sisters ideas, use teamwork to succeed. What I really liked about this book was that the author always explained everything with a lot of detail. What I didn´t like about this book, was that the author, at the beggining of every chapter, he repeats that you should drop the bo
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Feb 04, 2009
Igor
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This book wasn't much to brag about. The author, Lemony Snicket, is a terrific writer. The writing and fluency in this book is good, but it is not in the challenging category.
The Baudilares,(Violet, Klaus, and Sunny) are being sent to another family member's house after "strange mishaps" are occuring. Their not so close relatives, Jerome and Esme, are pretty caring. They take good care of the kids. They also have their new friends, the Quagmires to help them. However, their psych More...
The Baudilares,(Violet, Klaus, and Sunny) are being sent to another family member's house after "strange mishaps" are occuring. Their not so close relatives, Jerome and Esme, are pretty caring. They take good care of the kids. They also have their new friends, the Quagmires to help them. However, their psych More...
Nov 29, 2008
Squiggles{Kelly}
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The first of these books that I really and truly loved- but I like all of them. I can't say enough good things about them so I'll say one bad thing- they're not for everyone. You may not like them and I can't convince you of how good they are. I can't list all of the reasons why they are great, but I'm sure other reviewers can- things like how amazing Daniel Handler is to not only concieve a mind-blowing series like this, a twisting plot centered around a huge bundle of secrets, a children's ser
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Mar 14, 2011
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