The blurb for the first book:
The information of the series: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Series_o ... ate_EventsDear Reader,
I'm sorry to say that the book you are holding in your hands is extremely unpleasant. It tells an unhappy tale about three very unlucky children. Even though they are charming and clever, the Baudelaire siblings lead lives filled with misery and woe. From the very first page of this book when the children are at the beach and receive terrible news, continuing on through the entire story, disaster lurks at their heels. One might say they are magnets for misfortune.
In this short book alone, the three youngsters encounter a greedy and repulsive villain, itchy clothing, a disastrous fire, a plot to steal their fortune, and cold porridge for breakfast.
It is my sad duty to write down these unpleasant tales, but there is nothing stopping you from putting this book down at once and reading something happy, if you prefer that sort of thing.
With all due respect,
Lemony Snicket
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I just watched the film and I am intrigue on how the whole series folds out. Though I have read the first book and enjoyed it, I was not excited to continue.
Some of reviewers said that as you read the books on the series you would get worn out by the style. Now, I like the style, in fact it was genuine and effective, but the story, in my inference, will eventually lost substance and appeal. Since the Baudelaires are constantly suffering, I can't see the thrill of their soon-to-be dilemmas because the book's suggest that you will always expect the worst.
Now, is it worth it to read the remaining series?