The Bad Beginning

This is a re-read from childhood that I picked up again so that I can I have a record of reading it. I also picked it up because I never finished the series originally, and I would like to see the netflix adaption now it has finished.

This book was weirdly formal throughout, but well written. I still found it enjoyable as an adult, but it felt like a really insubstantial book. I think the course of the book really occurs over a week or so, and it shows. Additionally, the conflict and resolution of the book is carried out in the last two chapters very quickly so it didn't feel as satisfying as it did as a kid.

I'd recommend it if you're the market age range, if not I'd suggest you watch the tv show. I still want to complete the series to see if it gets better.