awsomeness

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.

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.

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 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. :)

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

Loved it! It has a slightly depressing plot, but it's still wonderful.

this book was the best out of the whole series by far! i looove the writing style of lemony snicket and how its so awesomely mysterious! its just that the ending made me SO MAD!throughout like the whole series he kept talking about the secret of the sugar bowl, so i thought he would reveal it in the last book but he just left hanging! i was like "what the heck was the whole sugar bowl thing supposed to mean?! and what does VFD stand for?!?! what happened to the Baudelaires?!? you were just getting to the good part!!!dont just leave me!!!" it will leave you maddeningly curious. overall, AWWWESOMMME book.