luche_1997's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Overall I found the story hilarious and the narration by Kate Winslet was absolutely perfect. I found myself laughing out loud several times while listening to the book.
estershire's review
4.0
If you mix A series of unfortunate events and The Addams family you get this book. And I LOVE IT
ambigreen87's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
rodica_b's review
4.0
We listened to this audiobook at bedtime on two nights, the kids loved it and I enjoyed it as much as them. I saw some reviews comparing it to Lemony Snicket. I didn’t read that series, so I may not be the best judge. It has dark humor, wittiness and Kate Winslet is an amazing narrator, we had a great time listening to it.
sarahp85's review
4.0
Weird, quirky, dark yet funny. And can I just request Kate Winslet to narrate EVERYTHING in my life from now on?? I could listen to her forever and ever
mariahroze's review against another edition
4.0
If you are looking for a short, creative, silly book to read this is perfect! I really enjoyed listening to The Weirdies.
"If you’re a fan of A Series of Unfortunate Events, Edward Scissorhands, or the darkest bits of Roald Dahl, the Weirdie triplets - Barnacle, Garlic, and Melancholy - will feel like old friends. After being left behind when the entire estate of Deadeye Manor is packed up for a doomed vacation cruise, the triplets have to learn how to fend for themselves. (When a staff of 200 servants has taken care of your every need, even brushing your own teeth is a mountainous task.) From their time at the Our Lady of the Perpetual Side-Eye Orphanage to their adoptive home on picture-perfect Sunshine Circle, the Weirdies have a lot to learn about the world...but, at least, they have each other."
"If you’re a fan of A Series of Unfortunate Events, Edward Scissorhands, or the darkest bits of Roald Dahl, the Weirdie triplets - Barnacle, Garlic, and Melancholy - will feel like old friends. After being left behind when the entire estate of Deadeye Manor is packed up for a doomed vacation cruise, the triplets have to learn how to fend for themselves. (When a staff of 200 servants has taken care of your every need, even brushing your own teeth is a mountainous task.) From their time at the Our Lady of the Perpetual Side-Eye Orphanage to their adoptive home on picture-perfect Sunshine Circle, the Weirdies have a lot to learn about the world...but, at least, they have each other."