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- 1. A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Slippery Slope BECKY DITULLIO B O O K R E P O RT ( S H O RT ) ENGLISH 9C B AVA R I A N I N T E R N AT I O N A L S C H O O L 11 N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 3
- 2. Publisher Information Publisher: Harper Collins City of Publication: Boston, Massachusetts Year of Publication: 1999 Book Length: 337 Pages GoogleImages.Com
- 3. Book Summary The novel tells of the two elder Baudelaire’s journey through the mountains to rescue their baby sister Sunny Baudelaire from the clutches of the evil Count Olaf and his sidekicks. They must travel to the VFD headquarters to discover if one of their parents really did survive the fire when they were children. I chose to read this book because I was recommended to my by cousins, and because I had read the other books of this series. The novel can be classified as an absurdist fiction. It can also be classified as a steampunk, mystery, or gothic fiction novel.
- 4. Characters Violet Baudelaire is a 14 year old I love the fact that the children are girl, and the eldest Baudelaire. She has incredible inventing skills and is a clear leader. Klaus Baudelaire is a 12 year old boy, and the middle Baudelaire child. He is extremely intelligent and has researching skills. (There are other main characters.) I love the fact that the children are independent. They are forced to take care of themselves, and be brave. I think it’s one of the only stories I’ve read where the children are the true heroes. independent. They are forced to take care of themselves, and be brave. I think it’s one of the only stories I’ve read where the children are the true heroes. These characters are very relatable, as they don’t very conventional personalities. They are different, but that’s what makes them special and helps them to survive. I think that’s a great message for kids, that being yourself pays off.
- 5. Literary Devices Lemony Snicket uses literally devices such a sentence length, hyperbole, alliteratio n, and many more. He uses these very effectively, they make the novel much more interesting, and handles heavy topics without being depressing, often keeping it lighthearted. This story teaches us about bravery. No matter how old you are, you need to be able to stand up for yourself. The children in this story have to stand up for themselves on many occasions, which is an important skill. Although they face hardships, they stay true to themselves and stay loyal to their family.
- 6. Literary Devices (continued) Although this story has no clear setting, it had many vague references to the late 19th and early 20th century. Although this is not something we have experienced, Snicket makes us feel as though we are living in this time period, as if we are the children. The story is written from an outside perspective, but the narrator is Lemony Snicket himself. He is involved in the story, but he never mentions his role in these events. His family and feelings are involved, but he never specifically references himself, only his siblings, Kit and Jacques.
- 7. My Impressions This novel really makes you think. It forces you to compare these events to your own life, and how you would deal with it. I would definitely recommend this book. It contains plot twists, surprise events, tragedies, and much more. It’s an amazing read, as is the entire series. The characters are intriguing, whether they be the heroic Baudelaire siblings, or the evil Count Olaf. I would give this book, and the overall series, a 5 out of 5. They are amazing reads, no matter what your age. They’re great for kids just growing up, or for people who grew up a long time ago. Everyone can relate to the story in one way or another.