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Review: #315
Title: The Bad Beginning
Series: A Series of Unfortunate Events - 1st book
Author: Lemony Snicket
Read Before: yes
My Comments: An enjoyable book, if you don’t think too much about the plot. The protagonists, the Baudelaire siblings, really have it tough and are unfortunate. It hits you hard when things don’t go their way, and it’s even worse when it continually happens. The plot by Count Olaf to steal their fortunes was a bit simple, and illogical. If I were him, I wouldn't propose immediately my evil plan for everyone to know… that’s just stupid and shooting yourself in the foot. Anyway, the narration is interesting (and I guess it would expand your vocabulary too) and keeps you going, adding extras to the story. It creates a protective feeling for the siblings, thus when the sad ending comes, you feel sympathetic to them. It’s not the most complex thing you’re going to read, but it does the job.
Rating:
6/10