Books by author: Lemony Snicket

Although the basic form of this entry follows the pattern of the previous books, some slight hints about the narrator's backstory are starting to creep in, and Sunny's vocalizations are now sometimes clever puns, both of which are making the series more interesting.

When I first read this almost a decade ago, I didn't slow down enough to appreciate how witty it is. But by reading it out loud to Kevin, I really got to enjoy it. It's not great on it's own, but I have a sense the series as a whole will be worthwhile, and Kevin is eager to continue with it.

This is the best of the children's books I've read recently. Fun.

The sixth entry in A Series of Unfortunate Events is just as formulaic as the first five, but it's a winning formula. The laws of physics are stretched a bit further in this entry, but in amusing ways. We are given a glimpse of a connection between Lemony Snicket's beloved Beatrice and the Baudelaires' guardian, which deepens the overall mystery.

I wish the overall arc would move a bit more quickly, but this series is keeping Kevin's interest quite well.

Oh, and I laughed out loud at the Crying of Lot #49 reference.

Kevin and I are still enjoying these, but I wish I had more of a sense that the series was going someplace.

Kevin continues to enjoy this series, and I continue to appreciate the many repeating motifs Snicket uses in the narrative. Clever, playful stuff.

These books truly do not invite separate reviews, so I will merely note that Kevin is still enjoying listening to me read them.