The Ersatz Elevator
I'm getting tired and bored of this. Nothing new happens! The same things happen again and again and again and again.... Had it not been for the author's pleasant and playful style I would have thrown this out the window. URGH! Seriously now. Halfway through I know what is going to happen: the Baudelaires will find out a way to stop Count Olaf who will be revealed in the end (with Mr. Poe assists, appearing from nowhere at all, coming from the mountains in a random place) and managing to escape (THROUGH A FURIOUS CROWD!). Now, now. I am aware of the fact that this book is targeted to a rather... naive public, but seriously now I expect some intriguing action, something to keep me in a stew, left me wonder "What will they do next?". Step 1: find a human stereotype and turn him into a guardian
Step 2: make Count Olaf appear in a very random way
Step 3: find out his plan
Step 4: Reveal him in public
Step 5: let Count Olaf escape easily
This book was enjoyable, and I enjoyed it very much. I believe that I will enjoy the series as well! (Spoiler: I DO)
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