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The Bad Beginning
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Katie
Jan 22, 2017 rated it it was amazing
Of course, I was compelled to pick up this book after part of the series hit Netflix. As a child, I read a few books in the series when it was popular. However, I don't recall loving it as much as my peers. I don't know what happened because when I re-read the first book as an adult, I absolutely loved it!

There is so much dramatic irony that truly makes me laugh out loud while reading this book. The Baudelaire children, Violet, Klaus, and Sonny, are absolutely unique and enjoyable characters wh
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Andrew Shanks
I've been dragging my feet on starting this series, but it is much better than I thought. This first book is great introduction to these characters and this world. ...more
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