The Reptile Room, Movie Tie-in Edition (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 2)
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Reviewed by Me for TeensReadToo.com
As the Baudelaire children--Violet, Klaus, and Sunny--narrowly escape the marriage scheme of Count Olaf and his theatre troupe of THE BAG BEGINNING, we pick up with Mr. Poe once again leading the children to the home of another relative. Dr. Montgomery Montgomery, a revered member of the Herpetological Society, is a man who has spent his life studying snakes. As the children arrive at his home, via Lousy Lane, they are at first leary of "Uncle Monty&qu...more
As the Baudelaire children--Violet, Klaus, and Sunny--narrowly escape the marriage scheme of Count Olaf and his theatre troupe of THE BAG BEGINNING, we pick up with Mr. Poe once again leading the children to the home of another relative. Dr. Montgomery Montgomery, a revered member of the Herpetological Society, is a man who has spent his life studying snakes. As the children arrive at his home, via Lousy Lane, they are at first leary of "Uncle Monty&qu...more
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Read in May, 2007
recommends it for:
anyone witty
I enjoyed this book so much! It was as if a very witty friend wrote a children's book and here it is! I must say the wit made me just flat out laugh out loud almost every page toward the end.
Although this is a children's book, do not let that decieve you or deter you from picking up this one. This certain section of the series that was made into the movie was my favorite. And the book was even better.
Basically, the story is this: after the three Baudelaire children lost their pare...more
Although this is a children's book, do not let that decieve you or deter you from picking up this one. This certain section of the series that was made into the movie was my favorite. And the book was even better.
Basically, the story is this: after the three Baudelaire children lost their pare...more
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Read in April, 2008
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This was a definite improvement over The Bad Beginning, I thought. Although a Series of Unfortunate Events certainly does befall the young Baudelaire orphans, there is physical harm whatsoever that comes to them, which was one of my major dislikes of the first book. In fact, it could be said that the unfortunate events happen around the Baudelaires, rather than to them, which I think makes this installment far more palatable than its predecessor.
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Read in December, 2005
There's not so much exposition in this book as in the last one. By now we know all the players and we have the basic jist of the overall plot.
The reader is anxious just as anxious as the Baudelaire children as they head off to their new guardian. After the last one they have no idea what to expect, and cannot help being nervous that this one could be worse. After all, we're all getting the idea that Mr. Poe is not the best judge of character. But the moment everyone meets Dr. Montgomery, we ...more
The reader is anxious just as anxious as the Baudelaire children as they head off to their new guardian. After the last one they have no idea what to expect, and cannot help being nervous that this one could be worse. After all, we're all getting the idea that Mr. Poe is not the best judge of character. But the moment everyone meets Dr. Montgomery, we ...more
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Read in December, 2007
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The reptile room by Lemony Snicket is a thrilling book. It keeps you reading and I never wanted to close the book. It is about theses three characters, Violet, Sunny and Klaus whose parent’s dies in a tragic fire. There parents had lots of money and when the kids get old enough, they get to have it. This guy named Count Olaf is trying to become the kid’s parent, so he can get to have most of the money. The Baudelaire children have to live with a person they have never met in their life, Dr. ...more
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Read in January, 2005
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The Reptile Room is a adventure/tragic fiction book. In this book the Baudalaires go to there uncle Morty's house (see bottom for description) to live. Everything is perfect and happy for first time after there parents died and Count Olaf adopted them until Uncle Morty's new assistant comes, and the Baudalaires know it is Count Olaf in disguise. They try to tell their Uncle Morty, he dose not believe them... until he is died, and it is up to the Baudalaires to revile Count Olaf to everyone, will...more
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Read in June, 2002
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10+
This series has a very creative and interesting writing style. It is very intriguing and enjoyable and sometimes educational and addicting. And the fact that he keeps telling you to stop reading only makes you want to keep reading. I read the first 8 books very quickly, but I kept waiting for something good to happen for our main characters. I finally had to stop reading because the fact that nothing ever worked out for them was very depressing for me. I should have known that he would ta...more
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Read in January, 2008
recommends it for:
Anyone up for an entertaining, quick, easy, classic.
Lemony Snickets writing style makes these books more than just stories. They're incredibly simply, fast reads that won't make you think terribly too much, but I do believe they're something everyone needs to have read. It doesn't matter what age.
In this book [the second] the Baudelair orphans go to live with their "Uncle Monty" who is planning an exciting trip to Peru. They have just escaped a trap that involved Violet marrying Count Olaf and believe that now they are [more or less...more
In this book [the second] the Baudelair orphans go to live with their "Uncle Monty" who is planning an exciting trip to Peru. They have just escaped a trap that involved Violet marrying Count Olaf and believe that now they are [more or less...more
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Read in December, 2007
(This review covers the first 3 books in the series)
I expected to enjoy these books more than I actually did. Although I did enjoy them - I burned through the first three in about an 1 1/2 hours each - I must admit to finding them slightly tedious after a while. Although the "unfortunate events" are different in each book, the story arc is the same. Also, the devices used (the voice of the narrator, the definition of words, interpreting Sunny's words) feel worn out by the third bo...more
I expected to enjoy these books more than I actually did. Although I did enjoy them - I burned through the first three in about an 1 1/2 hours each - I must admit to finding them slightly tedious after a while. Although the "unfortunate events" are different in each book, the story arc is the same. Also, the devices used (the voice of the narrator, the definition of words, interpreting Sunny's words) feel worn out by the third bo...more
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I wanted to LOVE these books, but I only got to book 4 (though I read the last one too), and found them annoyingly predictable by then.
I love that their tone is maudlin and they are so creative in so many ways. I liked the three children: Violet, Klaus, and Sunny. My favorite parts are the author asides - where he has to explain a word or some universal life aspect.
Unfortunately that aspect will never be captured in a film version - as with Harry Potter - the humor is observational, in...more
I love that their tone is maudlin and they are so creative in so many ways. I liked the three children: Violet, Klaus, and Sunny. My favorite parts are the author asides - where he has to explain a word or some universal life aspect.
Unfortunately that aspect will never be captured in a film version - as with Harry Potter - the humor is observational, in...more
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Read in April, 2008
Part of the appeal of the first book in this series for me was it's originality. During this book, #2 in a series of 13 I believe, I felt the author was recycling the same elements, which got old really quick. Plus I found myself getting quite frustrated with the children in the book. Given that they are suppose to be quite intelligent and innovative, they sure did some pretty stupid and exasperating things! I know I'm probably being too harsh by judging the book by my (adult) standards; I'm sur...more
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Read in January, 2007
Another great book and fast read in the series. I know this books are written for young adults but I find them extremely fun to read and very amusing. I really get a kick when ever they put a definition to a word in the book because it's always semi correct but is also altered {a word which here mean to change} to fit the storyline. I felt so sorry for the Beldalaire Children in this book because they finally found a guardian they liked--Dr. Montgomery Montgomery but of course Count Olaf puts...more
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Read in March, 2008
I expected of course as I read the title of this book that misery is once again to touch the lives of the Baudelaires. But no, I didn't watch the film. I kinda thought that there'll be like reptiles causing misery to the Baudelaires and stuff. But as I read the book I realized that this is actually one of the best days in the lives of the Baudelaires. Yeah, they had fun. Until Stephano came. I really hate Mr. Poe. He's such a...there's just no adjective to describe his stupidity. I hate him. Wha...more
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the journey of the orphaned Baudelaire children's continue. after they had freed from Count Olaf, they had to stay with their late father's cousin's wife's brother, Dr. Montgomery. He is a scientist who love to study the snakes. he even dare to round the globe just to have study for the snakes around the world. he even planed to take the children on his next journey. but the children had a very bad luck. so, will the be luck this time? well, this series never appear with a happy ending. though, ...more
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I love this series!
"It is a curious thing, the death of a loved one. We all know that our time on this world is limited, and that eventually all of us will end up underneath some sheet, never to wake up. And yet it is always a surprise when it happens to someone we know. It is like walking up the stairs to your bedroom in the dark, and thinking there is one more stair than there is. Your foot falls down through the air, and there is a sickly moment of dark surprise as you try to readj...more
"It is a curious thing, the death of a loved one. We all know that our time on this world is limited, and that eventually all of us will end up underneath some sheet, never to wake up. And yet it is always a surprise when it happens to someone we know. It is like walking up the stairs to your bedroom in the dark, and thinking there is one more stair than there is. Your foot falls down through the air, and there is a sickly moment of dark surprise as you try to readj...more
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Read in November, 2007
Maybe it would be different if I read it but the story is so slow, so drab and so ridiculous. I don't think it's Tim Curry's narration either, cuz he does a great job, oh, the coughing of Mr. Poe is wretched! Maybe my mind isn't in the right place to listen/read these stories. But, his discussion on The Boy Who Cried Wolf and Little Red Riding Hood were almost enough to have me score this a 4 ... but, I just didn't like it that much, bored. But, I still have a soft spot for the Butler ..
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Read in March, 2007
recommends it for:
kids/teens
The orphans go to live with their uncle Monty who owns many reptiles. The uncle tells the children an assistant will come named Stephano. When Stephano arrives, the children quickly realize that he is actually Count Olaf in disguise. They wish to tell Monty, but Olaf threatens them with a knife.
The uncle ends up getting killed and Olaf is about to take the orphans to Peru but they run into Mr. Poe on the way. The children give evidence that Olaf is who he is. And Olaf is caught
The uncle ends up getting killed and Olaf is about to take the orphans to Peru but they run into Mr. Poe on the way. The children give evidence that Olaf is who he is. And Olaf is caught
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Read in January, 2008
recommends it for:
anyone
Soooo different from the movie, much more detailed, very enjoyable. One of my favorite things about these books are the little "vocabulary lessons" and even "life lessons" that are scattered throughout every chapter - this is an excellent series for any young reader, enjoyable and educational without being preachy or boring ever. I also love the little details, the letters at the end of the books, and the "To Beatrice" at the beginnings. A gem from cover to cover.
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Read in April, 2008
Joe and I enjoyed this book. He found it funny in many places. I had noticed the educational bits in the previous books and was glad to see that the subliminal vocab lessons really do work. I wasn't as thrilled with this one as I have been with the other L.S. books, this one contained a profane word, but otherwise an enjoyable read. (The profane word isn't a big deal for me, but I would caution parents who are reading this to their children.)
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