kalem's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
gen512's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
womanon's review against another edition
5.0
This book was a pleasant surprise. I'm always anxious that it will be the same as the last book, but it wasn't, and it surprised me in a good way! I really liked the book, and I can't wait to get some more answers in the next book :)
lilshelly's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
So, I fell into a slump after finishing the last book. These books are mentally harsh to read after a while, so I'll likely take a break for a bit.
But, I enjoyed the characters and setting in this one! Hector was refreshing, though he has his quirk like all the adults do -- he's too afraid to stand up to authority in his town. I enjoyed his assistance to the Baudelaires. And I enjoyed the Quagmires making a strong appearance!!
Of course, the chaos got more chaotic and the inventions and solutions were wildly hard to believe. But, we're learning more and more about VFD which is making things interesting.
But, I enjoyed the characters and setting in this one! Hector was refreshing, though he has his quirk like all the adults do -- he's too afraid to stand up to authority in his town. I enjoyed his assistance to the Baudelaires. And I enjoyed the Quagmires making a strong appearance!!
Of course, the chaos got more chaotic and the inventions and solutions were wildly hard to believe. But, we're learning more and more about VFD which is making things interesting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Confinement, Death, and Child abuse
Moderate: Kidnapping, Animal cruelty, Violence, and Animal death
shea56's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
shaekin's review against another edition
3.0
As I've mentioned in other reviews, these books are starting to get repetitive. I appreciated that this book moved the plot along rather than just making the kids go through essentially the same thing over and over again. It also opened up some mysteries which the series was seriously lacking up to this point. Better than some of the others in the series, but still not fantastic.