The Beatrice Letters (A Series of Unfortunate Events)

by Lemony Snicket
The Beatrice Letters (A Series of Unfortunate Events)  
published September 1st 2006 by HarperCollins
binding Hardcover
isbn 0060586583   (isbn13: 9780060586584)
pages 72
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Top secret only for readers deeply interested in the Baudelaire case. How I pity these readers.

With all due respect,
Lemony Snicket...more

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02-07-07



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Jennifer
Jennifer rated it: 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars
04/29/08

bookshelves: personal-read, trt-reviews
Reviewed by Me for TeensReadToo.com

If you've been following Lemony Snicket's A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS, then you've undoubtedly read of Beatrice Baudelaire. Who she is, exactly, is a mystery. And although this book is entitled THE BEATRICE LETTERS, don't think that you'll finally learn who Beatrice is. You won't. In fact, there's not a whole lot you'll learn about anything or anyone having to do with the series.

Don't get me wrong. THE BEATRICE LETTERS is fun. It's gorgeously packag...more
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Shoshanapnw
Shoshanapnw rated it: 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars
01/12/08

bookshelves: 2007, childrens, graphics-art, humorous
+ Very Fine Design

- Vexatious Fragmentary Dispatches

As has been true of Mr. Snicket’s published oeuvre thus far, this collection of letters between Lemony and Beatrice raises far more questions than it answers. It is unfortunate that this volume requires the reader to be conversant with that oeuvre. I’ve recommended several fine books already, such as The Abhorsen Trilogy, which features two delightful orphans who experience a Veritable Fantastic Denouement, so there is no reason wh...more
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Becca.jensen
Becca.jensen rated it: 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars
06/25/08

In conjunction with A Series of Unfortunate Events, this is a book which reminds us that kids aren't as dumb as we often blame them to be. Lemony Snicket (Daniel Handler) is one of the few authors who has created a no-nonsense children's series with plenty of delightful nonsense. The Baudelaires are what children protagonists should act like: reasonable, noble, intelligent. This book hints at a story that is much bigger than any of us realize in our daily reading, writing, and secret volunteerin...more
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Sella
Sella rated it: 2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars
02/19/08

recommends it for: anyone who read a series of unfortunate events
i dont really like these books that much. they're not very good. i only read them because i wanted to find out what happened to the baudelaire children... i guess #13 is the best, but it frustrated me because it left so many questions unanswered and it's the LAST book in the series!! yeah, i read the beatrice letters, but it didnt really answer anything or make sense...
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Anidori-Kiladra
Anidori-Kiladra rated it: 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars
05/24/08

Read in May, 2008
recommends it for: Fans of A Series of Unfortunate Events
I was torn between three and four stars, but eventually decided on four. This book is gorgeous to look at, and is a true Snicket read.

It didn't totally solve any mysteries, but I wasn't expecting it to. Anyway, it made things quite clear, and it was a really great read overall.

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Katie
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06/11/08

Perhaps best to read after finishing the series. In every book dedication, it goes to the mysterious "beatrice" whom we think died in the fire. This certainly clears things up with Beatrice, containing letters from the young Lemony, young Beatrice, and their older selves.
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Noah
Noah rated it: 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars
06/22/08

This book, though fun, is mostly pointless. However, the inserted folded letter may be one of my favorite pieces of writing in the whole series, and for that I am thankful. I used a shortened version as a monologue for an audition piece. It's a very good piece.
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Janeiiii
Janeiiii marked it as to-read
07/17/07

bookshelves: to-read
I'm also desperate to read the beatrice letters, because they look interesting, melancholy, emotional and heartfelt. Lemony Snicket portrayed such good effects in the unfortunate events, i'm wondering what these will be like. And, are they fictional or true?
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Amy
Amy rated it: 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars
06/24/08

Read in January, 2005
Think I'm gonna have to finish The End before this makes sense to me (if it ever will)... I did like it though. More fun with the mystery, and hints as to what became of the Baudelaires after the end of The End.
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Mckenzie
Mckenzie rated it: 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars
12/08/07

Obviously if you haven't read Lemony Snicket's, <i>A Series of Unfortunate Events<i>, this book will make no sense to you. If you have read his darkly, humorously written series, you will appreciate this add-on.
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Nikki Faith
Nikki Faith rated it: 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars
04/17/08

Read in February, 2007
This book was released before the 13th book. It would invoke great curiosity with the discovery that there are two Beatrice's. It all makes sense though after reading book 13. It's a fun add-on.
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Bibliocrates
Bibliocrates rated it: 2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars
06/12/08

This book left me utterly confused! I thought that reading this book would help clarify some things, help fill in some holes, but it didn't. No clues here! I'm not sure what to make of it.
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Dan
Dan rated it: 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars
05/03/08

This series is outstanding relative to other young-adult fiction (read: Harry Potter); always funny, and the meta-story is executed brilliantly throughout the series.
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Bethany
Some fun, fact-finding, anagramerous (yes, I made up that word) accompaniment to A Series of Unfortunate Events best read between the Penultimate Peril and The End.
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Susan!
Susan! rated it: 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
02/17/08

bookshelves: love, mycollection, writing_art_inspiration
Read in December, 2006
recommends it for: Lemony Snicket fans
This book is beautiful in every aspect it could possibly be beautiful. End of story.

It demands reread after reread if you hope to understand it.

Grade: A+
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Hannah
Hannah rated it: 2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars
05/13/08

yea, it was good, but it didn't make much sense, in fact, i think im a little bit more confused. it really didn't solve anhything either.
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Heather
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06/13/08

This is funny and in code.
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Ashley
Ashley is currently reading it
10/18/07

bookshelves: currently-reading
i am still reading it. I look at a little more every time i read another "a series of unfortunate events" book.
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Angie
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02/02/08

Read in January, 2008
They didn't make any sense, so unless you're really into the Series of Unfortunate Events, don't read them
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Mickey
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03/02/07

bookshelves: childlit-fairytales
Read in January, 2006
Totally lame tie in, but I couldn't help myself. I don't own this Lemony Snicket, either. (Children's Lit)
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avg rating (all editions): 3.55 (530 ratings)
avg rating (this edition): 3.54 (521 ratings)
number of reviews: 36






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