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The Reptile Room (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 2) [UNABRIDGED] (Audio CD)
by Lemony Snicket
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Amazon.com (MSL quote), USA
<2008-02-18 00:00>
The Reptile Room begins where Lemony Snicket's The Bad Beginning ends... on the road with the three orphaned Baudelaire children as they are whisked away from the evil Count Olaf to face "an unknown fate with some unknown relative." But who is this Dr. Montgomery, their late father's cousin's wife's brother? "Would Dr. Montgomery be a kind person? they wondered. Would he at least be better than Count Olaf? Could he possibly be worse?" He certainly is not worse, and in fact when the Baudelaire children discover that he makes coconut cream cakes, circles the globe looking for snakes to study, and even plans to take them with him on his scientific expedition to Peru, the kids can't believe their luck. And, if you have read the first book in this Series of Unfortunate Events, you won't believe their luck either. Despite the misadventures that befall these interesting, intelligent, resourceful orphans, you can trust that the engaging narrator will make their story - suspenseful and alarming as it is - a true delight. The Wide Window is next, and more are on their way. (Ages 9 and older) -Karin Snelson
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Publishers Weekly (MSL quote), USA
<2008-02-18 00:00>
"If you are interested in stories with happy endings, you would be better off reading some other book." So cautions Snicket, the exceedingly well-mannered narrator of these two witty mock-gothic novels featuring the misadventures of 14-year-old Violet, 12-year-old Klaus and infant Sunny Baudelaire. From the first, things look unfortunate indeed for the trio: a fire destroys their home, killing their parents along with it; the executor of their parents' estate, the obtuse Mr. Poe (with a son, Edgar), ignores whatever the children have to say; and their new guardian, Count Olaf, is determined to get his hands on the Baudelaire fortune. But by using their individual gifts (Violet's for inventing, Klaus's for reading and researching and baby Sunny's for biting) the three enterprising children thwart the Count's planAfor now. The author uses formal, Latinate language and intrusive commentary to hilarious effect, even for readers unfamiliar with the literary conventions he parodies. The peril in which he places the Baudelaires may be frightening (Count Olaf actually follows through on his threats of violence on several occasions), but the author paints the satire with such broad strokes that most readers will view it from a safe distance. Luckily for fans, the woes of the Baudelaires are far from over; readers eager for more misfortune can turn to The Reptile Room, for an even more suspenseful tale. Exquisitely detailed drawings of Gothic gargoyles and mischievous eyes echo the contents of this elegantly designed hardcover. Age 9-up. (Sept.)
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Library Journal (MSL quote), USA
<2008-02-18 00:00>
Grade 4-6-This series chronicles the unfortunate lives of the Baudelaire children: Violet, 14; Klaus, 12; and the infant, Sunny. In Bad Beginning, their parents and possessions perish in a fire, and the orphans must use their talents to survive as their lives move from one disastrous event to another. Surrounded by dim-witted though well-meaning adults, the Baudelaires find themselves in the care of their evil relative, Count Olaf, a disreputable actor whose main concern is getting his hands on the children's fortune. When Olaf holds Sunny hostage to force Violet to marry him, it takes all of the siblings' resourcefulness to outwit him. Violet's inventive genius, Klaus's forte for research, and Sunny's gift for biting the bad guys at opportune moments save the day. However, the evil Count escapes, only to return in The Reptile Room just as the children are settling into a far more pleasant life with their new guardian, Uncle Monty, who is promptly murdered by Olaf and his cohorts. Though the villain escapes again, and beloved Uncle Monty is dead, the children are safe...for now. While the misfortunes hover on the edge of being ridiculous, Snicket's energetic blend of humor, dramatic irony, and literary flair makes it all perfectly believable. The writing, peppered with fairly sophisticated vocabulary and phrases, may seem daunting, but the inclusion of Snicket's perceptive definitions of difficult words makes these books challenging to older readers and excellent for reading aloud.
Linda Bindner, formerly at Athens Clarke County Library, GA
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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AudioFile (MSL quote), USA
<2008-02-18 00:00>
[Editor's Note: The follwing is a combined review with THE BAD BEGINNING.] - The three Baudelaire orphans, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny, have recently joined the world of children's literature made hospitable by a wizard named Harry. Their miserable lives, an unrelenting series of catastrophes, have become the source of grins and giggles among elementary and middle-grade readers. And who better to read the serialized melodrama than the multitalented Tim Curry, master of multiple voices and deadpan delivery? Fabulously funny, the first two volumes afford Curry, as the deeply sorrowful, omniscient narrator, an opportunity to display his enormous talents - in Mr. Poe's chronic, wheezing cough; Sunny's squawking, incomprehensible gibberish; Count Olaf's sinister and malevolent arch villainy; and Uncle Monty's lisp. An added bonus on The Bad Beginning is a wildly funny interview between Leonard Marcus and Daniel Handler (who is actually suspected to be the author, Lemony Snicket!) that will have kids longing for more. To extend the fun, each audiobook is decked out with an appropriate theme song by the Gothic Archies. Listeners should be prepared to settle in for some serious frivolity! T.B. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award. © AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine -This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.
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A Kid's Review (MSL quote), USA
<2008-02-18 00:00>
The Reptile Room by Lemony Snickit The Reptile Room is a book about three children Sunny,Clause,Violet.They are nice smart kids but they have very bad luck. In the book the children are sent to their uncle Montgomery,Montgomery.He is a nice guy but he does not last .Sunny because the way sunny talks in a funny way.She says little word like gerpf.If you like happy stories than this book is not for you there are some nice parts but it just turns out bad.It is book 2 in the series of unfortunate evets.Book 1 is the Bad Begining.The series is based on a bad man named Count Olaf who is trying to steal there money .In the ReptileRoom he is a different person. Read the book to find out who he is.I could not put the book down.It was great.Overall I give this book 5 stars because it was very exciting. |
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2008-02-18 00:00>
Fans of Lemony Snicket will not be disappointed with the second book in "The Series of Unfortunate Events."The Reptile Room is the story of our three lush characters, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny. In this volume they visit Uncle Monty and they finally for once since their parents died having a good time. When Uncle Monty tells the children that they will be going on an expedition to study snakes they get even more riled up. But Uncle Monty's assistant mysteriously disappears so he hires a replacement. And guess who this is- Count Olaf. And he has a plan to get our favorite trio like never before. Sit back, relax and click the BUY symbol on your computer. Read this book. Snicket has a special and funny talent that all children and teens will love and admire. Read this book. There is also beautiful artwork in the book too.
HAPPY READING!
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Ted (MSL quote), USA
<2008-02-18 00:00>
This book that I'm reading is called The Reptile Room. This book was written by Lemony Snicket. This book is fantasy because it's not real and it could never happen. The book is the second book of a series of thirteen books. The series is known as "A Series of Unfortunate Events".
This story is about the three Baudeliare children. Their names are Violet, Klaus, and Sunny. Violet was the oldest of the three and she loved to invent things. Klaus was the middle child and he was always reading. Sunny was still a baby and she loved to bite things especially hard things. In this story these three orphans go to live with their uncle who is a herpetologist (someone that studies snakes). Uncle Monty hires a man to help him on his journey to Peru. When this man arrives, the Baudelaire children realize he is not who he says he is. He is Count Olaf, a relative who is trying to steal their fortune.
Count Olaf kills Uncle Monty but luckily the children catch him and tell the banker (who controls their fortune). To find out the rest of the story...read the book.
I really enjoyed the book, so much so that I plan to read the entire series. My sister liked the series so much that she has read each book twice. I enjoyed the book because I like the characters and the fact that I learn more about the characters with every book I read. I also enjoy that the book is suspenseful in that the author holds out what happens until the very end of the book. This book is best suited for 4th, 5th, or 6th graders who enjoy mystery and fantasy, and sometimes unhappy endings.
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Alex (MSL quote), USA
<2008-02-18 00:00>
I really liked this one and the fact that Uncle Monty was the so into snakes and such is a great idea because kids are either fond/curious about them, or are freaked out. He presents these animals to the kids with childlike wonder and he would probably make us love them too if he wasn't killed off in the end by Olaf and co. You must understand if you haven't read this book, my saying this isn't a spoiler, it's just the way things go with the series, expect the worst and expect Olaf because they are often the same thing.
I feel obligated to answer a number of reviewers who don't seem to understand a layer to these novels. They complain of Lemony Snicket writing a bunch of annoying explanations and definitions in his books that are clearly goofy. If the story is read farther you realize that Lemony is actually character himself and a pen name for Daniel Handler who's written a handful of books that aren't for kids. This is Lemony's account, not Daniel Handler's and he uses this device repeatedly and to great effect, in my opinion. The book also establishes the Olaf disguise, something that will come back in the future.
Realize that the author knows the plot is repetitive and is using it not because he's bereft of ideas, but because theme variations are often more interesting than completely different ideas. |
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2008-02-18 00:00>
I wish I could say that I'm only twelve years old and that I look forward another sixty years of reading more and more chapters of the "unfortunate events" perpetrated on Violet, Klaus and Sunny. But, alas, I'm nearly fifty and am pretty sure that I won't have much more than 30-35 good years ahead of me to read these great stories.
But that will have to do. I just hope Lemony Sickett, whoever he may be, will keep writing them because they're funny, clever and filled with droll insights that will entertain the twelve year olds and any adult who likes a well written and entertaining story. My greatest regret is that my children are all mostly grown and I won't be able to read these stories to them. There are enough chills and delightfully horrible events to keep the dullest kids happily entertained. My youngest, a 15 year old, is peeved at me right now because I've taken too long to read the Reptile Room - he loved the first volume.
Furthermore, my 24 year old daughter (who also teaches 2nd grade) keeps bugging me to read it, so that the 15 year old can read it, so that she can get her hands on it.
The bottom line is that these stories are perfect for young readers, but they're great for anyone else who is looking for some innocently wicked good fun.
The drawings by Brett Helquist, a fellow Utahn, are terrific. |
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Jimmy (MSL quote), USA
<2008-02-18 00:00>
"The Reptile Room" is my favorite book in the Series of Unfourtunate Events. If you liked the first book can be almost sure you are going to like this one.
The Baudelaire's troubles continue they go to live with another relative, Dr. Montgomery Montgomery (Uncle Monty, for short). He is a scientist who studies snakes. Not that Uncle Monty is the problem. No, the Baudelaire's are just about as happy here as they were with their parents. The trouble starts when Count Olaf shows up again, this time posing as Uncle Monty's assistant, Stephano.
Things plunge from wonderful to horrible when Count Olaf shows up, but, as in the first book (and I've read the other books in the series so far, and this goes for them too), Lemony Snicket mixes in plenty of dry humor with the unfourtunate to make this book great. This is the book that made me want to read the rest of the series (something that's highly reccommended)!
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