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“Even Lemony laments he has the
incorrect questions, albeit often the right answers. If you haven’t read the
two previous titles, there’s no point in picking up this one. Go back, young
adventurer, and start with Who Could It
Be at This Hour?”
— Booklist
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“Linguistic play and literary allusions abound in this
smart, slyly humorous noir thriller. Fans will be over the moon, a phrase that
here means exceedingly pleased.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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“Liam Aiken narrates this prequel
to the Series of Unfortunate Events in a somber, deadpan tone that heightens
its dark humor…Aiken creates voices that delineate character and help keep
clear the large cast of Snicket’s associates, enemies, and enemies that turn
out to be associates. Aiken’s tone of quiet urgency will keep listeners hooked
through wordplay, mysteries, good meals, romance, and the appearance of a new
villain named Hangfire…This smart and funny listen will please Snicket fans and
create new ones.”
— AudioFile
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* "Will thrill fans of the author's earlier works and have even reluctant readers turning pages with the fervor of seasoned bookworms. A must-have.
— School Library Journal, starred review
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Demands to be read twice: once for the laughs and the second time for the clues.
— The Boston Globe
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* "Full of Snicket's trademark droll humor and maddeningly open-ended, this will have readers clamoring for volume two.
— Publishers Weekly, starred review
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* "[With] gothic wackiness, linguistic play and literary allusions....Fans of the Series of Unfortunate Events will be in heaven picking out tidbit references to the tridecalogy, but readers who've yet to delve into that well of sadness will have no problem enjoying this weird and witty yarn.
— Kirkus Reviews, starred review
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* "Full of Snicket's characteristic wit and word play . . . this book belongs in all collections.
— VOYA, starred review
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The sort of goodie savored by brainy kids who love wordplay, puzzles and plots that zing from point A to B by way of the whole alphabet.
— The Washington Post
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There's no stopping Snicket!
— Booklist