An Unfortunate Series of Events

[alexandraaah]

Nope, this isn't a thread about my own personal misfortunes.

Has anyone heard of this series of books?

They're fabulous; I'm on book four now.

The author is Lemony Snicket.

They'd be in the children's section, I believe, and they're quite dark and lovely all at once. Great writing style.

 

[perks]

hmmmmm, I'll have to check them out.

The author's name is amusing. My nephew, calls me Aunt Lemony. <smile> I heart that.

hey draaahbaby<stern monkey>

 

[Weird Harold]

Nope, this isn't a thread about my own personal misfortunes.

Has anyone heard of this series of books?

They're fabulous; I'm on book four now.

The author is Lemony Snicket.

They'd be in the children's section, I believe, and they're quite dark and lovely all at once. Great writing style.

I've seen them and considered them as gifts for my granddaughter. They were a bit above her reading level last time I considered them, but they should be worth another look now.

 

[alexandraaah]

Re: Re: An Unfortunate Series of Events

I've seen them and considered them as gifts for my granddaughter. They were a bit above her reading level last time I considered them, but they should be worth another look now.

How old is she, Harold?

They are wonderful to read to a child, but they are rather dark.

Nothing gory or violent, rather the same villian continually hunts three siblings (for their fortune) who are very, very clever.

He writes in a very original way, helping to explain bigger words to young children and with disclaimers all over the book, stating, "If you are looking for a story with a happy ending, put this book down now!"

 

[PepperminTrish]

My middle son has read several of them. He didn't think he'd like them at first but that changed after he read a bit more of them.

 

[Saint Peter]

Do they have pictures? I dont read words very well.

 

[alexandraaah]

My middle son has read several of them. He didn't think he'd like them at first but that changed after he read a bit more of them.

That's exactly what happened to me. I found the first one depressing, as I and most of us are used to happy endings.

However, as a reader you begin to look forward to their next adventure and feel connected to the kid's characters.

Saint Peter-there are a few pictures; perhaps you have an elementary school-age child in your home that could read you them at bedtime? Good luck!

 

[Saint Peter]

Saint Peter-there are a few pictures; perhaps you have an elementary school-age child in your home that could read you them at bedtime? Good luck!

No can do. Only have a few cats and a big dumb yellow dog. Fuck it. I will stick with my Barney video collection. At least can sing along with the songs.

 

[Weird Harold]

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How old is she, Harold?

9 1/2 -- a Third Grader reading (now) at fifth to sixth grade levels.

I did worry about the "no happy endings" disclaimer also. She was in first grade (reading at third grade level) when I considered them. I think they're rated at Fifth grade level when I looked them up.

I'll have to check with her and see if she's interested in them.

 

[patient1]

I know of them through Interviews with the author on NPR's "Fresh Air".

The pen name is a twist of sorts on Jimminy Crickett. The author is basically the antithesis of him. The books are a sort of PollyAnna parody. Or a Dickens oppressed orphan parody.

Kids that are old enough to understand that life isn't fair tend to get the humor.

I don't even know what the covers look like.

 

[alexandraaah]

The illustrations are a bit Hillary Knight-esque (of Eloise, among others).

 

[Oscuridad]

Love that series. I listened to the second on tape while commuting.

It was read by Tim Curry which was excellent.
His Uncle Monty was a priceless deformation of His Nigel Thornberry.

*is considering getting the unauthorized autobiog. of Lemony Snicket*

 

[alexandraaah]

*is considering getting the unauthorized autobiog. of Lemony Snicket*

There is one?

 

[Oscuridad]

On the shelf of my Barnes and Noble next to the books of the series. Looks like a dark hoot.

 

[Samuari]

I bought The Unauthorized Autobiography last July at the airport in Albuquerque. It is a hoot, compleat with documenting photos. More info at: www.lemonysnicket.com

 

[Guest]

Literary trivia........

Did you know that Lemony Snicket also writes great erotica as Daniel Handler?

 

[LukkyKnight]

The author is Lemony Snicket.

Very good reading, ignore the warning labels.

 

[Oscuridad]

Re: Literary trivia........

Did you know that Lemony Snicket also writes great erotica as Daniel Handler?

*perk*

Really?

*makes a note*

 

[Guest]

Erotica professionale

*perk*

Really?

*makes a note*

Bump for information.......


Titles "Watch your Mouth"
"Basic Eight"

also recommend Charles Baxter"s "The feast of Love" and any of Nichloson Baker"s books, "Vox" in particular.

 

[alexandraaah]

Thanks for the info., I'll have to check out his erotica.

Also, if anyone is looking for his books by title, I messed up. The title is "A Series of Unfortunate Events," and not the reverse as I posted in the thread title!

 

[Oscuridad]

Excellent fare for the Edward Gorey fan, and for anyone who has a secret dread of the name "Olaf."

 

[Ginny]

The author is Lemony Snicket.

worth buying alone....for the author's cool name...

Lemony Snicket
Lemony Snicket
Lemony Snicket

very cool, fun to say


thanks for the heads up, alex....



okay i checked amazon and searched google.....omg...totally cool....i'm definitely going to start reading them....and have them ready for the lil miracle when she gets to that reading level (9-12 age).....

they have all 9 books at amazon.com.....$8.79 each...or you can buy one of the sets of 3 for $23.08.....very cool.....