The Dark Audiobook

Quotes

• “Daniel Handler, writing as Lemony Snicket, does a wonderful job of—I was going to write ‘personifying the dark,’ but ‘thingifying’ is more like it…[a]lovely-spooky conception, poetic and concrete in equal measure.”

  — New York Times Book Review

• “Lemony Snicket’s succinct text is as deadpan as ever…What makes this book stand out above other books on childhood fears is the fact that Laszlo negotiates directly with the living, breathing dark—and comes to terms with it in a way that children will understand intuitively. No lectures (or adults!) are needed.”

  — Washington Post

• “Snicket’s atmospheric narrative personifies the dark with indelible character…In its willingness to acknowledge the darkness, and the elegant art of that acknowledgment, The Dark pays profound respect to the immediacy of childhood experiences.”

  — Booklist (starred review)

• “[A] suspenseful take on childhood fear….[with] style, catharsis, and a memorable ride on the emotional roller coaster that great storytelling creates.”

  — Publishers Weekly

• “This book may make the dark a more friendly character for those who fear him.”

  — Children’s Literature

• “Tackles a basic childhood worry with suspense, a dash of humor, and a satisfying resolution...There's a sense of closure, as Laszlo comes to terms with the dark, which still lives in his home but never bothers him again…Fresh, kid savvy, and ultimately reassuring.”

  — School Library Journal

• “Tthe text [is]…poetic and begging to be read aloud…Laszlo, though a new creation for this story, somehow seems satisfyingly familiar. A lovely if uneven offering about a common childhood fear.”

  — Kirkus Reviews