If I didn't know better I'd say that Nero is Olaf. What a terrible man. He annoys me. I'd also like to know where the actual principle is.
I'm glad that the Baudelaires have found some friends. cakesniffers is the best insult I've ever read.
FUN FACT: On page 45 when the Baudelaires meet the Quagmire's, when Isadora says that she likes to write poetry Sunny replies "Sappho!" (Which means "I'd be very pleased to hear a poem of yours"). Interestingly enough, Sappho was an ancient Greek poetess, from the Island of Lesbos, often remarked upon for her many erotic poems! ~history!~ I was so excited when I found that one! I giggled so much. I think that's part of what makes Mr. Snicket's writing so brilliant.
I feel rather stupid that it's taken me so long to figure out that Beatrice is a reference to Dante. I'm so disappointed in myself, but I'm excited for the references.
The ending of this novel was so disappointing. It all looked so promising, and although I had my doubts that the Baudelaire's teacher were good people, they proved that they alone had the children's best interests at heart out of all the adults. I really hated the fact that Mr. Poe was there to give Nero candy and jewelry to that cakesniffer. That part cut me deep. I liked that Poe seemed a little more open to Olaf this time, though. Slightly. The triplet's situation grieves me deeply, though Mr. Snicket's promise that the Baudelaires will see them again gives me some hope for their situation. .
I rate this book 9 out of 10. It was far better than the last book in this series. More intrigue and more plot. I'm fairly impressed.
I'm glad that the Baudelaires have found some friends. cakesniffers is the best insult I've ever read.
FUN FACT: On page 45 when the Baudelaires meet the Quagmire's, when Isadora says that she likes to write poetry Sunny replies "Sappho!" (Which means "I'd be very pleased to hear a poem of yours"). Interestingly enough, Sappho was an ancient Greek poetess, from the Island of Lesbos, often remarked upon for her many erotic poems! ~history!~ I was so excited when I found that one! I giggled so much. I think that's part of what makes Mr. Snicket's writing so brilliant.
I feel rather stupid that it's taken me so long to figure out that Beatrice is a reference to Dante. I'm so disappointed in myself, but I'm excited for the references.
The ending of this novel was so disappointing. It all looked so promising, and although I had my doubts that the Baudelaire's teacher were good people, they proved that they alone had the children's best interests at heart out of all the adults. I really hated the fact that Mr. Poe was there to give Nero candy and jewelry to that cakesniffer. That part cut me deep. I liked that Poe seemed a little more open to Olaf this time, though. Slightly. The triplet's situation grieves me deeply, though Mr. Snicket's promise that the Baudelaires will see them again gives me some hope for their situation. .
I rate this book 9 out of 10. It was far better than the last book in this series. More intrigue and more plot. I'm fairly impressed.
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