The Bad Beginning

by Lemony Snicket
The Bad Beginning cover
Good Books rating 4.27
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  • ID: 1682
  • Added: 2025-10-08
  • Updated: 2025-10-11
  • Formats: 4
  • Reviews: 3
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Paperback • £7.99–£8.99
Reviews
The Story Sanctuary · 2021-10-04
thoughtful 3.50

The reviewer notes that the book tells an unhappy tale about unlucky children, but appreciates their charm and cleverness.

The reviewer acknowledges that the book is quite dark, dealing with themes of misery and loss. However, they found the Baudelaire siblings to be charming and clever, which added depth to the story. The reviewer appreciates the unique narrative style and the way it explores the children's resilience in the face of adversity.

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    It tells an unhappy tale about three very unlucky children.

    Even though they are charming and clever, the Baudelaire siblings lead lives filled with misery and ...

    The story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.

Oz Booksnail · 2017-07-19
enjoyable 4.50

The reviewer enjoyed this story and found it a nice, quick beginning to a series. They were thoroughly entertained.

The reviewer had a fantastic time reading this book, especially as it was their first time. They appreciated the quick pace and the engaging start to what promises to be an exciting series. The story's charm and wit kept them hooked, making it a delightful read.

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    This was actually my first time reading this story and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

    It's a nice, quick beginning to a series I'm sure will be a ...

    I really liked the way the story was told.

The Guardian · 2013-03-13
excellent 4.80

The reviewer highly rates this book for its mixture of suspense, mystery, and humor. They would recommend it to others.

The reviewer was particularly impressed with the book's ability to blend suspense and mystery with a good dose of humor. They found the story engaging and enjoyable, making it a standout read. The reviewer believes it's a book worth recommending to anyone who enjoys a good mix of genres.

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    I would rate this book a 9.5/10 because it has a great mixture of suspense and mystery also some humour mixed in.

    I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good mix of genres.

    The story is engaging and keeps the reader hooked from start to finish.

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