The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket

162 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction middle grade mystery adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced
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After the sudden death of their parents, the three Baudelaire children must depend on each other and their wits when it turns out that the distant relative who is appointed their guardian is determined to use any means necessary to get their fortu...

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Community Reviews

3.92
based on 62,890 reviews

Moods

dark: 73%

adventurous: 62%

mysterious: 56%

funny: 40%

sad: 38%

tense: 30%

emotional: 23%

lighthearted: 13%

challenging: 9%

hopeful: 7%

informative: 4%

reflective: 3%

inspiring: 2%

relaxing: 2%


Pace

79% of readers chose fast
19% of readers chose medium
1% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

45% of readers chose Plot
42% of readers chose A mix
10% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

26% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
51% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

76% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

23% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
59% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

23% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
56% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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