The Bad Beginning

As a child, I would not have enjoyed this book. The story is bizarre. So is the writing style. The author narrates the story like a parent reads to a child.

I've read hundreds of books in my life. I know the general writing formula. Honestly, it's great to find a story that breaks the rules. This book wasn't happy. It was depressing, but it was different. I also really enjoyed the little definitions the author added in. Bravo.