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Summary: My favorite book in the world
Review: This my favorite book in the whole series, and actually it's my favorite book in the world. The Ersatz Elevator is funny and sad at the same time, and it has a surprise ending! I have read this book five times and might read it again. Hope you like it.
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Summary: Not the best I've seen
Review: The Ersatz Elevator was a very good book, but I don't think it was up to the others in A Series of Unfortuate events. Jerome and Esme were good gaurdians (well, at least Jerome was) but the in and out stuff kind of bugged me a little. Though most of this book was interesting, like when they climbed down the elevator shaft, but I've seen Snicket do much better in books two, three, five, and seven. To me, this wasn't one of the best, but hey, I gave it four stars! If you have enjoyed the other books in A Series of Unfortuate Events, I recommend reading this.
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Summary: Ersatz Elevator
Review: I loved this book. It was wonderful. It had lots of suprising shocks. There was a misfortune behind every corner. Klaus was right. It was right under there noses. In the forty-eight, eighty-four, or sixty-six stairs that the went up or slid down. And all I have to say is that writing book reviews are in and stairs are out. Gunther (Count Olaf), Esme, Jermone, Mr. Poe, Isadora, Duncan, Violet, Klaus, Sunny, and the Doorman (Hook handed man)were all here. Warning. This book contains: a darkened staircase a red herring some friends in a dire situation three initials and parsely soda
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Summary: Misery and misfortune never fail to meet the Baudelaires.
Review: Violet, Klaus, and Sunny are as miserable and wretched as ever. After seeing the Quagmire twins kidnapped in front of their eyes, and with the mystery of V.F.D. still unanswered, all they want to do is be happy. But misfortune won't soon fail to find them, and with the absence of their friends, they will soon endure possibly their most miserable time ever as they stay in the luxururious, grand mansion of Esme and Jerome Squalor, one of the wealthiest couples around (Esme being the City'sSixth Most Important Financial Advisor, thank you very much.) Sent to live with the rich couple at 667 Dark Avenue, they may soon find themselves in their darkest experience yet. Esme seems overly concerned about styles and auctions, and what's "in and out". More mysteries continue to surround them, and people everywhere are both trusting and suspicious. As they try to find Count Olaf and his more than dastardly scheme, and as they try to even make their own elevator through the mansion, nothing will prepare them for the misery that awaits -- and will V.F.D. ever be answered? Can the Quagmires be found? And can they avoid a dark conspiracy? The Ersatz Elevator, the sixth hilarious and miserable tale in Lemony Snicket's Series Of Unfortunate Events, was not as good as the fifth, The Austere Academy, but I did like it very much, and the villains are more than sneaky in the events of the Baudelaire orphans' unfortunate lives.
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Summary: Deliciously different
Review: This isnt your ordinary kids book. It doesn't deserve to be labeled a kids book in the first place, but there you are. Though it was quite clearly written for kids, its a blast to read for all ages. The plot is gripping, the characters are fascinating, and sometimes the story is quite disturbing (I would advise parental discretion), but what stands out most is the way this book is written. The dark, twisty plot line is puncuated by the authors wry humor. Example: "The book you are holding in your two hands right now... assuming that you are, in fact, holding this book, and that you only have two hands... is one of two books in the world that will show you the difference between "nervous" and "anxious". The other book, of course, is the dictionary, and if I were you I would read that book instead... unlike this book, the dictionary describes words that are far more plesant to contemplate. The word "bubble" is in the dictionary, for instance, as is the word "peacock", and the words "the" "authors" "execution" "has" "been" "cancelled", which make a setence that is always plesant to hear..." Of course, there is a plot in all this, and it begins with the protagonists, three orphans, being anxious (not nervous!) about moving to a foster home. This is the sixth foster home they've been to since their parents died. Their former guardians were not very bright, and most of them met an untimely end at the hands of this books antagonist, Count Olaf. (As I said, this book is not for younger kids.) The nasty count spends a lot of time devising devious plans to kidnap the orphans and steal their parents treasure, though in this book, he has different plans in mind. In short, when you open up this book, get ready for a strange, dark, and strangely funny reading expirence.
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Summary: Great Mystery!
Review: Even though these books are sad and about three very unlucky orphans, they are hilarious!!! They are books that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike. the writing style and humor is like that of Roald Dahl and Louis Sachar, but darker. And I love how the mystery of Beatrice unravels with the story.
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Summary: I'm on to better stories.
Review: This is the last Snicket book I'm reading. I guess I'm tired of endless misery or else I'm outgrowing this kind of book. If your parents will let you read young adult books which mine we'll, you should try Holes by Louis Sachar or Sights by Susanna Vance or books by Gary Paulsen. These books show you REAL hard times, but the kids work they're way out of them. Big difference! A lot more fun and exciting. (All these writers have library awards, in case your parents want to know.)
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Summary: The best one yet!!!
Review: Out of all 6 books in this series, The Ersatz Elevator is the best. The Baudelaires' new guardians, Jerome and Esme Gigi Genevieve Squalor, of course aren't good. Esme is obsessed with what's in and what's out (in: stylish! out: not!), and sadly stuff like parsley soda and aqueous martinis are in. The penthouse apartment has 71 bedrooms, and other rooms too, but Violet doesn't have any tools (tools are out), Klaus has books like "Boots Were In In 1812", and Sunny has normal soft baby toys. So, they're miserable. Of course. (*sob*)
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Summary: A Book for All Ages.
Review: Snicket's brilliance of writing has shown up here like in all of her other books. The story of 3 children in a very "In" apartment with foster parents who by my standers are wonderfully created. A woman who is evil and loves all the "In" things in her nieborhood and a humble man who dosen't like to argue and love the Baudliare very much.These people live on the top floor in a penthouse apartment that is probaly bigger than you block. The sinister fiend Count Olaf has yet again come to seek out the Baudliares fortune again. Luckily the children escape in a great tale of mystery,comedy and parsley soda.Defanitly one of the best books written.
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Summary: One of the Best
Review: This book is one of the best books I have ever read. It is funny, mysterious, and it has a great plot. I love this book, but read the five other books before you read this one. The books are, The Bad Beginning, The Reptile Room, The Wide Window, The Miserable Mill, The Austere Academy, and the newest, The Ersatz Elevator. I loved this book, and if you get it, I hope you do too.
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