A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket

[jray321]

It's been a LONG time since I've read this series, but as I recall each book was a bit repetitive after the first one. I think that the reason for it is that Snicket basically used the same storyline for each book and just changed the events a little bit. As always Olaf tried his best to steal the children's fortune in each installment of the series.

I also remember that the last few books of the seires I got as an audio book so that I didn't have to make time to read them. This for me is unusual, as I love to read & I often make time for it. I guess the "same old, same old" storyline style of writing got to me in the end.

[MandiKenendy]

That's why I stopped, because nothing ever seemed any different in them. Is the end worth getting through the rest of the books?

[jray321]

Sadly, it's been so long since I finished the series that I don't remember if the ending was worth the read or not. I wish that I could remember so that I could give you a definite answer and I'm sorry that I can't.

[MandiKenendy]

No worries, if it was brilliant you'd prob remember. I may get around to it sometime. : )

[jray321]

That is true!

[goodinbf]

I read these books years ago. I must say that I really enjoyed his style, it's quirky and original. I never finished the series, but I did enjoy what I read. Granted, I was fairly young, the books are a decent read. The plot can be repetitive but it's still nice because you're waiting to see how the children will outsmart Count Olaf...or if they will, at all. It keeps you rooting for the underdog.

[brittney-dr]

I read quite a few of the books in this series a few years ago, maybe up to 10 or 11. I liked the letters at the end of each book that made me want to read the next one. It was in a way a sad book series, but I found the adventure and the dangers the three siblings went through to be what kept me reading. I was always on the edge of my seat so to say, and really could not put the series down. There are many books in this series so if you want to start it, know that the writing style does get somewhat tiresome after 10 or so books...

[rekha123]

I tried to read , felt it is too long to finish!

[AliceRose]

I read these books when I was younger, and I loved them at the time, but honestly the last one was disappointing. There was a LOT of build up over the books for the ending, but I don't think the loose ends were tied up very well.

[flowenflower]

I found the movie interesting.. Are the books very popular? They never made anymore movies..

[LukeFasick]

This was the first series of books I ever read, and loved. I still re-read them from time to time.

[dantier27]

I read the first twelve books in the series years and years ago but I never got around to reading the last one. I started reading them again a few months ago and I have to say, I am enjoying them. I'm currently on the eighth book of the series, and I can't wait to finish it out!

I won't lie- they are somewhat repetitive but not so much that they would put you off. It's not so much that the same thing happens in every book but at the start if each book we are reminded of the previous story and who the children are. I think it has more to do with someone being able to pick up any of the books and begin reading rather than having to start at the beginning.

What I like about them is that the language in them is exquisite for children's books. They are extremely well written. I love the way that every now again, when there's a big word, it's explained and put into context rather than just being skimmed over. I've found myself learning things as I read them actually. The way they are written is very different and quirky and although some people find the style annoying, I really like it. Maybe it's just my personal taste but I do love these books!

If you haven't read them, I'd definitely recommend giving them a go. They were one of my favourite series as a child and as I re-read them, I remember why.

Hope you enjoy them as much as I did!

[miannoco]

Wonderful! I love the kids in the book and how inspiring their talents are. Teaches about working together as a family (great!), using your brain to solve difficulties and problems arising, suggests that there is need for adults to shake themselves off the stubborness and overselconfidence that in certain occasions might draw as apart from truth, evidence and happiness eventually.

[KatieReads]

I loved this series! It will probably always be one of my favorites Sure they are sad, but the stories are so well written, and interesting, and strange in a good way! If you have read more than 3, you should continue. I doubt you will be disappointed in the end. It may not be your style, you may not want to reread the series (I do!), but I don't think you will regret the read.

[Salma Siddiqui]

What I love most about these books is the very clever allusions in them. There are two triplets named Isadora and Duncan, a Virginian Woolfsnake that should be kept away from typewriters, and a banker named Poe with a nasty and ever-present cough. Snicket makes his book dark, funny, and smart. Some question how appropriate these books are for children but I think that they provide hard lessons. These would be fun to read in a classroom where every allusion must be researched!