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All member reviews for The End (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 13)

Teen, 14 years old
March 22, 2011
 
perfect for 6th graders
Very good as the finishing book. The only better one was The Penultimate Peril. I rated this on for ages 11 and up because of the harpoon shot, the medusoid mycelium, and many of the characters die.

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Kid, 12 years old
May 14, 2011
 
good book
awsomeness

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Kid, 13 years old
August 14, 2009
 
Perfect books for anyone over 8
I absolutely LOVE the Series of Unfortunate Events books. I recommend them to everyone over 8.

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Teen, 16 years old
March 29, 2011
 
Evil End
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.

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Kid, 12 years old
February 18, 2011
 
wrong facts
friday claims her father was devoured by a manatee but manatees are VEGETARIANS!

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Teen, 17 years old
October 9, 2009
 
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.

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Teen, 14 years old
December 26, 2010
 
The End , the best
An end to my depression

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Teen, 15 years old
October 12, 2009
 

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Kid, 12 years old
July 31, 2009
 
Awesome!
If only there was a sequel....

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Teen, 14 years old
September 10, 2011
 
For Mystery Lovers Nine and Up
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.

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Kid, 11 years old
June 12, 2011
 
Olaf Land ending
Friday is so stupid. IIshmael is the root of the trouble. The optite affects made them agrre with him. olaf being shot by the harpoon is not as violent as you think.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Amazing!
Dude! I almost cried at the end! But even though this is a children't book there are some iffy things. The usual violence seen throughout the books is present. And the islanders are addicted to coconut cordial. And the Baudelaires are forced to do bad things, but it's for the right reason.

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Teen, 17 years old
April 5, 2009
 
The End
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. :)

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Teen, 18 years old
November 18, 2008
 
TOTALLY AWESOME!
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! =)

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
This series is a MUST read
For what it's worth, I love this series and this final book says why: Too many parents are sheltering their children in a paranoid and delusional manner these days. I remember a much more free childhood than my daughter has. Granted, there are horrid people out there, but our kids need to know it and deserve more than sugar coating. Sheltering them won't help. This series deals with these issues in a responsible way and alerts kids to subtle issues of personal responsibility and moral introspection. Kudos to Daniel Handler (Lemony S.).

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Adult
May 12, 2011
 
Good book, but the others in the series had more engaging plots. This series is very unique, as anyone older than 8 can enjoy it. This book is somewhat violent. The children are unsure whether they can be called noble when they have done so many treacherous things. Don't pay attention to the previous reviewer's comment on the manatee accident; he/she obviously missed the part where we find out her father actually LEFT her and the manatee thing was a LIE.

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Teen, 13 years old
June 23, 2011
 
nice :)
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

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Teen, 15 years old
February 22, 2010
 
The End, short review.
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.

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Adult
May 20, 2010
 
hidden
awsome!!and it's got a secret story look hard for it

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Teen, 17 years old
March 31, 2010
 
:)
Loved it! It has a slightly depressing plot, but it's still wonderful.

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