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Summary: A Slippery Slope, indeed!
Review: Book 10 of Lemony Snicket's Unfortunate Series opens with an homage to Robert Frost and then follows Klaus and Violet Baudelaire as they attempt to rescue their sister Sunny, who was separated from them by Count Olaf and his evil henchpeople at the end of Book Nine. They head up the Mortmain Mountains and encounter a frozen waterfall (the slippery slope in question). Along the way, they also encounter someone from the past who they hoped to never see again, someone who is a member of a rather annoying society of people who sing an irritating song using the letters of the alphabet. Yes, all of them!They also discover a shocking secret about one of the fires Count Olaf and his people started. Although not the answer they were hoping for, they are still pleased by this discovery. This leads them to attempt to unlock more secrets, which allows Klaus to use his literary skills and Violet her inventing prowess, a word which here means "talent". Sunny also becomes less baby-like in this book and is able to use her newly learned cooking skills. This book, like the others, is full of literary references, from a snippet of a poem by British poet Algernon Charles Swinburne to a very famous Leo Tolstoy novel that helps them open a secret door. The secret of V.F.D. is still not quite solved, but hopefully will be by the end of the series. I bought this book yesterday, the day it was released, and finished it in just under two hours. Like his other books, it is a quick but very satisfying read, and you won't get tired of reading it multiple times. It's hard to believe that the series is almost over (only 13 are planned), but they are books you'll never tire of reading. Buy this book and sink deeper into the abyss that is the Baudelaires' life.
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Summary: The best yet!
Review: This, the tenth book in the "Series of Unfortunate Events," is possibly the best one yet. We actually do find out what (or the many things that) VFD stands for, and Sunny plays her best part yet. Of course, many other unfortuate events occur, but not without the dry wit and humor charactaristic of "Lemony Snicket." We also get to see the fate of one of the Quagmire Triplets. It took me about 2 hours to read, and I was perfectly riveted, a word which here means I couldn't put Mr. Snicket's historical account of the Baulidaire siblings down.
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Summary: Voraciously Fascinating Dialogue!
Review: Lemony Snicket strikes again!
I must admit that The Slippery Slope exceeded my expectations by digging deeper into the mystery of VFD. I loved the plot twists, the emergence of a new and immediately likeable character, and the ingenuity of Sunny's remarks. "Busheney" was the greatest truth ever told...speak it, Sunny (and Daniel Handler)!
Overall, it's a great addition to the series. While the first few books might lag a bit in plot advancement, this one hurtles along like a toboggan down a waterfall and gives the most information yet, making it one of the best. I highly recommend reading it with a copy of Snicket's Unauthorized Autobiography handy.
If only we didn't have to wait another year for the eleventh book...
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Summary: Possibly the best yet...
Review: As a big (read:adult) fan of the Lemony Snicket series, I got my book today and was eager to read how the children got out of their mountain predicament. I was very pleased with the plot of the book. We learned a couple of surprises about fire survivors, Sunny grew up a bit, Violet had a special moment... all around an excellent edition to the Baudelaire series. I can't wait for the next installment! By the way, if you go to the official Lemony Snicket website (www.lemonysnicket.com), you can play a word game that will give you an intriguing clue about the next book. Happy reading! Highly recommended for lovers of the series. If you haven't read the previous nine books, START FROM THE BEGINNING AND READ THEM IN ORDER!
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Summary: BEST BOOK EVER
Review: This is the best book I've ever read! I can't wait for #11. Lemony Snicket is at his best with these books. OMG!! IT'S AWESOME!!!
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Summary: The Slippery Slope
Review: The Slippery Slope
Written by: Lemony Snicket
This is the tenth book in "A Series of Unfortunate Events". The main characters include the Baudelaire children, Count Olaf, and Esme Squalor. Sunny is the youngest of the three Baudelaire orphans. She is only two years old but is courageous and demands independence from her siblings. Sunny has sharp teeth, a very limited vocabulary, and a strong will. Klaus is the middle child. He is 12 years old, loves to read, and is very intelligent. Violet is the eldest of the siblings and is 15 years old. She is imaginative and loves to invent things. Violet's inventions are well known among her admirers. Count Olaf is a wicked old villain who is out to get the Baudelaire's fortune. Esme is the evil girlfriend of Count Olaf. She is the "in and out girl". This means if it is in-style she'll embrace it, but if it is out she'll despise it.
The plot of the book is about the adventures of the Baudelaire children as they try to find out if one of their parents is still alive and try to find their kidnapped sister, Sunny. They encounter many obstacles and disappointments in their journey.
The setting takes place on the slippery slope of Mortmain Mountains. The mountains are freezing and are infested with evil insects called snow gnats. These insects will sting anything and everyone. It is a miserable place to be.
The theme of the book is about realistic trials and their outcomes. Unlike many stories this story does not have a happy ending.
I liked this book because it has unpredictable twists and turns. The author has a very unique style of writing! It will most definitely capture your attention.
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Summary: Great Book!
Review: If you haven't bought this book yet, I suggest you buy it. It is the longest book yet (over 300 pages), but in this case, bigger is better. In this tenth sequel to one of the most popular book series out there, the Baudelaire kids reunite with old friends, and are seperated from Sunny by Count Olaf. Violet, Klaus, and their two friends have to find Sunny in the wilderness. Meanwhile, COunt Olaf and his troupe forces Sunny to commit to chores an average baby cannot do. And you might be quite surprise at what Sunny SAYS.
As usual, Snicket keeps you guessing at the end of every chapter. And even more suspensful, the note to the editor is even harder to read than past books, which you may or may not like. The book is a little slow-moving, but is well worth your money. Go out and buy this book that keeps you guessing from page 1 right now!
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Summary: slippery slope
Review: the slippery slope has an exciting twist of happiness and sadness. i enjoyed this book because it kept me asking for more and so i wanted to keep reading. this book gives you chills in one chapter and the feeling of relief in another. i enjoyed this book along with the rest of the series.
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Summary: A review by John T
Review: Ok, so I havent read the Grim Grotte yet (Im just about to) but Id have to say this is the best book so far in the series (Reptile room coming in at a close second). After nine books of almost exact same plots it was nice to get some major plot going. If the books continue to where I think theyre going, this is going to be the best series of the decade.
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