The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket

The Bad Beginning (Series of Unfortunate Events, #1)

by Lemony Snicket

After the sudden death of their parents, the three Baudelaire children must depend on each other and their wits when it turns out that the distant relative who is appointed their guardian is determined to use any means necessary to get their fortune.

Reviewed by boghunden on

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What a peculiar story!

I'm a bit sad I didn't get to read this book as a kid, because I'm sure I would've loved it. I really enjoyed this audiobook, it had sort of a magical feeling to it. Time just flew by, and all the narrators did a pretty good job.

It was both funny and sad at the same time, I mean...three kids losing their parents and going to live with thei rather evil "uncle"? Yeah... You wouldn't think that could be a fun story, right? Well, it is!
I loved all the Baudelaire kids, and I found Mr. Poe to be the perfect villain, as well as Count Olaf. My favorite character though, would have to be the neighbour who really looked out for the kids.

I'm off to listen to the next book right this minute!

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