logancoxx's review against another edition
3.0
The Series of Unfortunate Events marathon continues!
Similarly to the first this book was very quick and easy to digest. I liked that this one had more moments of happiness for the children. Overall though… they are a bit repetitive.
I will say I think these are great children’s books - informational and the writing style is engaging.
Similarly to the first this book was very quick and easy to digest. I liked that this one had more moments of happiness for the children. Overall though… they are a bit repetitive.
I will say I think these are great children’s books - informational and the writing style is engaging.
innocentstar's review against another edition
5.0
I honestly loved it but when uncle Monty died my heart broke
goblinghost_39's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
ostatnieslowoo's review against another edition
5.0
5 ⭐
To chyba najsmutniejsza część tej serii. Było mi tak przykro, mimo że ja doskonale wiedziałam jak to się skończy.
Moim zdaniem o wiele lepsza niż poprzednia, ale 1 nadal uwielbiam.
To chyba najsmutniejsza część tej serii. Było mi tak przykro, mimo że ja doskonale wiedziałam jak to się skończy.
Moim zdaniem o wiele lepsza niż poprzednia, ale 1 nadal uwielbiam.
erebus53's review against another edition
dark
funny
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This is instalment 2 of this episodic arc of stories about 3 orphans and their spooky nemesis who contrives to get their inheritance. The theme song for this audio production is entirely too much better than it ought to be, but I found it on Spotify so I can appease my need should I have it stuck in my head for longer than the 2 days it has been O.o
At the start we have the orphans once more rehomed with a distant relative. This man is a herpetologist and Mr Poe (yes I still chortle at the name) is surprised to find that the children are not put off with the man's enthusiasm for creepy animals. I actually spare some love for a story that showcases snakes as being fascinating and loveable friends, rather than creepy and dangerous menaces... like people.
Tim Curry has clearly smoked more than his fair share in the last few decades as his rendition of the consumptive Mr. Poe has him hacking and wheezing like a champ.. and it's most unsettling. I am just waiting for the character to fall down dead of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (which means, here, that he might be so sick that his airways swell up and he dies).
Not a lot happens in this particular story. It seems that Count Olaf is a master of costuming and disguise.. and that he will insinuate himself into any position in the children's life to try and get their money. I do wish that this episode had more of the children's can do attitude showcased, but the pace slows to a crawl when the adults sit around having a ridiculous argument for over and hour about who should drive in whose car. I think that was supposed to be funny.. but it just dragged. The "bungling adults" trope is wearing.
I am beginning to see a formula. I hope that it subverts itself and shakes things up in future tales.
At the start we have the orphans once more rehomed with a distant relative. This man is a herpetologist and Mr Poe (yes I still chortle at the name) is surprised to find that the children are not put off with the man's enthusiasm for creepy animals. I actually spare some love for a story that showcases snakes as being fascinating and loveable friends, rather than creepy and dangerous menaces... like people.
Tim Curry has clearly smoked more than his fair share in the last few decades as his rendition of the consumptive Mr. Poe has him hacking and wheezing like a champ.. and it's most unsettling. I am just waiting for the character to fall down dead of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (which means, here, that he might be so sick that his airways swell up and he dies).
Not a lot happens in this particular story. It seems that Count Olaf is a master of costuming and disguise.. and that he will insinuate himself into any position in the children's life to try and get their money. I do wish that this episode had more of the children's can do attitude showcased, but the pace slows to a crawl when the adults sit around having a ridiculous argument for over and hour about who should drive in whose car. I think that was supposed to be funny.. but it just dragged. The "bungling adults" trope is wearing.
I am beginning to see a formula. I hope that it subverts itself and shakes things up in future tales.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Body horror, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Stalking, Car accident, Bullying, Murder, and Child abuse
thebaileysbookshelf's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
coffeesips_and_pageflips's review against another edition
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
3.0
themtj's review against another edition
4.0
Much funnier and more enjoyable than the first book although I'm afraid I've already identified the formula for these book. I'm hoping they continue to vary and continually increase in their creativity.