The Austere Academy by Lemony Snicket

95 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction middle grade mystery adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

Description

 As the three Baudelaire orphans warily approach their new home Prufrock Preparatory School : they can′t help but notice the enormous stone arch bearing the school′s motto Memento Mori or "Remember you will die." This is not a cheerful greeting an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 14,235 reviews

Moods

adventurous 69%
dark 65%
mysterious 62%
funny 45%
sad 29%
tense 27%
emotional 23%
lighthearted 10%
challenging 7%
hopeful 7%
informative 3%
inspiring 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

fast 69%
medium 28%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 47% | A mix: 43% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.94

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