Jennifer's review
The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 1) by Lemony Snicket
This book is the first of a thirteen book series following the story of the three Baudelaire children: Violet Klaus, and Sunny. After a tragic fire destroys their mansion and kills both of their parents, the children go to live with their distant relative, Count Olaf. Count Olaf only adopted them for the inheritance that the Baudelaires got from their parents, but as Violet won't inherit the money until she is 18, Count Olaf won't receive a penny of it. Instead he treats them like slaves, making them do difficult chores (like repairing windows and chopping wood). Then Count Olaf comes up with a plan that he thinks will get him the inheritance for sure...
Although the mood was depressing throughout the entire book, it was a lot of fun to read. The Baudelaire children, although unlucky, always manage to get out of everything that's being thrown at them. This book has both suspense and humor. It also has direct characterization, with Lemony Snicket describing the Baudelaire children, n...more
Although the mood was depressing throughout the entire book, it was a lot of fun to read. The Baudelaire children, although unlucky, always manage to get out of everything that's being thrown at them. This book has both suspense and humor. It also has direct characterization, with Lemony Snicket describing the Baudelaire children, n...more
