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Shouldn't You Be in School? by Lemony Snicket

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rfelt's review against another edition

4.0

Still enjoying them enough. I did read this one kind of scattered about so I feel like I wasn't following along--by the time I returned to finish it I was a bit hazy on some of the details. But love an Olaf reference and fun to see Josephine again.

ananyagirish's review against another edition

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I didn't like this one as much as I liked the first 2, but the fragmented plot part was fun and clever

erin_oriordan_is_reading_again's review against another edition

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4.0

Alas, I wish I hadn't read the previous volume so long ago. I felt like I was missing some of the context. Nevertheless I enjoyed it, especially the quote, "You can't wait for an untroubled world to have an untroubled moment." That is SO Lemony Snicket. And true.

I purchased this book at my local Barnes and Noble with my own funds and was not obligated in any way to review it.

600bars's review against another edition

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3.0

Kept feeling like I was reading the austere academy again because the school setting was reused. There was a count Olaf cameo in the form of graffiti, I have been waiting for that. I was surprised snicket was so forthright about VFD and it’s mission statement to all these new friends that may or may not be trustworthy, especially Ellington who I do not trust. Kids book that uses the word epistemology. Spoilers: I am very curious to see where the bombinating beast creature goes because that to me is crossing a line into fantasy that this series has treaded so far. I could accept it if there is a plausible enough explanation. Maybe. Anyway I liked this the least of all I’ve read so far, probably because it was giving answers but I’m getting a bit fatigued of staind
By the sea.

meekumoh's review against another edition

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adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

It's got it's ups and downs, this one. You start getting comfortable in this world and many things do happen, but the bedrock mysteries are still untouched (and frustratingly so). Snicket's pacing and writing keeps you hooked though!

allithebookgiraffe_'s review against another edition

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3.0

I genuinely enjoy this series and I am excited to read the next one and finish the series. There are two reasons I give it 3 stars. One, these books aren't the best middle grade series I've ever read. Two, I know these books are middle grade but the plots can be guessed relatively early and I don't like that. Other than that, I love Snicket's writing style and I love the characters. Also, I love the very subtle mention of Count Olaf!