The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket

75 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction middle grade mystery adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

 Are you made fainthearted by death? Does fire unnerve you? Is a villain something that might crop up in future nightmares of yours? Are you thrilled by nefarious plots? Is cold porridge upsetting to you? Vicious threats? Hooks? Uncomfortable clot...

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Community Reviews Summary of 35,236 reviews

Moods

dark 73%
adventurous 65%
mysterious 55%
funny 40%
sad 36%
tense 27%
emotional 21%
lighthearted 13%
challenging 7%
hopeful 7%
informative 4%
reflective 4%
relaxing 3%
inspiring 2%

Pace

fast 78%
medium 19%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 45% | A mix: 44% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 54% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.92

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