Nic's review

Nic's review

The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 1) The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 1)
by Lemony Snicket

Nophoto-u-50x66 Nic's review
rating: 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars

I had heard of these books, of course; I saw the movie, and a friend recommended the series to me, so I thought I'd try them. I felt a little silly going around with something so clearly written for younger readers, but a good story is a good story.

The author definitely has something here. In a way, it's the ultimate "orphan story," because bad things just keep happening to the, well, orphans. They're likeable characters, and the consistent unhappy endings to the books give the impression that you're not done reading yet, making the books almost addictive. I considered finishing the series - fourteen books, I believe - just to see them get what I would hope would be a happy ending (since the series does apparently have a definitive end, and I know the kids don't die because occasionally the books reference "years later"). There's also some humor, which I appreciate, and the gloom of the books is done in sort of a fun way.

The main thing that keeps me fro...more

Like this review?   yes   (1 person liked it)  flag




comments (showing 0-0 of 0)

newest »
dateDown_arrow


all Nic's books »