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wuthrinheights's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
It has been too long since I read this, so I forgot a lot of details, but the one thing I remember (and loved) about Lemony Snicket is how great his voice is. His writing is incredibly unique and unforgettable. It's eloquent, whimsical, humorous, and informative. I love how he would teach idioms or phrases, or explain what certain words would mean in between telling this tragic tale of the Baudelaire orphans.
The Bad Beginning was an incredible start to this fantastic series. It is (as per his warnings in every chance he could sneak in) terribly miserable and frustrating. From losing their parents at a young age to getting adopted by this unknown relative who abused them, to having adult friends who were of no help at all, it makes me want to weep for these three beautiful, smart, kind children. I know it's a series of unfortunate events, but my God. It truly is unfortunate.
Minor: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
etherealyoungster's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Moderate: Death, Physical abuse, Torture, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting
laurajones's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Ableism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Confinement, Fatphobia, Pedophilia, and Transphobia