This is the grand finale to the A Series of Unfortunate Events. WARNING THERE ARE SPOILERS IN THIS REVIEW: Ishamel (Ish) is a selfish and dishonest ruler. In the end thanks to the Mycoid Mycellium from The Grim Grotto Count Olaf and Kit Snicket both die.

friday claims her father was devoured by a manatee but manatees are VEGETARIANS!

These books are smart, witty and well-written, but I honestly can't get past the perpetually gloomy tone. It's frustrating to know that every time something good happens to the characters, something bad will come and ruin it again, and this book was no exception. Also, it seems to raise more questions than it answers, especially for those unfamiliar with the rest of the series. Despite that, they're still worth reading, if only for Snicket's acrid sense of humor and intimate knowledge of the English language. Violet, Klaus and Sunny also made for resourceful and interesting protagonists, though not ones as easy to relate to as those in the Potter or Percy Jackson novels.

I loved the series as a kid. I always thought there was something I was missing as I read them though, like some kind of dark humour. But, I think this was just how the book was created... I wouldn't say this is the book for everyone. But if you're ok with worst case scenarios, and deathly accidents, I'd say you should tr y it out, even if you're a bit aged. :)

This is a very good book for ages 9 and up! There's some violence, though. I love how the series ends with a big mystery that isn't solved. This book is great for those who enjoy mystery books.

I loved this book so much. I read them all and you so totally have to. They are so great. You'll love them. Just like I do. Well get to readin! =)

i loved these series ever since i was about 7 and it took me time to finish all the books which i just finished the last one, its great i think you should read it

If you have read the other 12 books you will be expecting a lot to be revieled, but for the most part you are left in the blank. Also, it can be confusing if you are not able to keep up with what is happening. For example, if someone was reading it to you and you left for around five minutes and came back, presuming they had kept reading and you did not ask them any questions, it would take you a long time, if ever, to get back into it.