Another great book in the series!

While reading the second installment of a series of unfortunate events, the imagery was so clear in my mind that i was there IN the reptile room, watching the second compelling chapter unfold...

This is the only "iffy" book in the series. I really object to the two swearwords Count Olaf uses, but also the blatant use of God's name in vain. It happens three or four times throughout the book, which I can't explain because nowhere else in the series does it occur. I guess David Handler learned from it. Definitely could be skipped; not crucial to plot of series. Otherwise, classic Snicket.

This book series is all about misfortune. No book in this series has a happy ending. You may not believe this from what I just told you, but these books are fun to read. Sexual Content: None Violence: A murder, characters in peril Language: d--m, h--- Social Behavior: Fine Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco: Wine in Olaf's room. You can tell by my content advisors that this book is not all that bad, and it isn't. I recommend this book for ages 9 and up. All of my reviews are in depth. You should find them helpful.

a really good book and one of the best ones written in the series! this is a cool addition but parents should know that count olaf drinks wine (but as usual the author gives this a negative veiw) there is a murder commited, and count olaf swears sometimes. but thats about it. its a wonderful book!

This is the sequel to "The Bad Beginning." I found it more interesting and harder to put down! There is violence as usual though. And Count Olaf chooses to swear a few times and he keeps wine in his room. Ages 9 and up.

One of my favorite books in the series- it's a hilarious and clever fantasy adventure! Kids (or anyone else) with a slightly twisted or sarcastic sense of humor will love it!