Cette série retrace les vies perpétuellement malchanceuses de trois orphelins intelligents et débrouillards, Violet, Klaus et Sunny Baudelaire. Chaque épisode les plonge dans de nouvelles mésaventures et situations périlleuses alors qu'ils tentent d'échapper aux griffes du maléfique Comte Olaf. Les récits sont imprégnés d'humour noir, de jeux de mots spirituels et d'un sens unique du mélodrame gothique. C'est une exploration captivante de la résilience, du mystère et de la nature souvent absurde du malheur.
The Baudelaire children, Violet, Klaus and baby Sunny, are exceedingly unlucky. Their parents have been killed, and they are forced to go and stay with their Uncle Olaf. It soon turns out that Olaf has evil plans for the children.
Dear Reader, The book you are holding in your hands is a short-lived edition of a book that will likely make your life shorter as well. The tale of three Baudelaire children, who find themselves thrown into an unhappy situation containing a treacherous villain with an evil scheme and bad manners, becomes more and more dreadful on each page, and everyone so foolhardy as to read it will find themselves weeping and moaning by the end of the book. This book is offered at an introductory price, but it introduces the reader to such unpleasantries as a disastrous fire, itchy clothing, a baby trapped in a cage, a plot to steal an enormous fortune, and dusty curtains. I made a solemn promise to write down these wretched tales, but you have no such promise, and if I were you I would put down a book this terrible, no matter how reasonably priced. With all due respect, Lemony Snicket
There is nothing to be found in the pages of A Series of Unfortunate Events but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best-seller to read. But if you must know what unpleasantries befall the charming and clever Baudelaire children read on . . . In The Reptile Room the siblings endure a car accident, a terrible smell, a deadly serpent, a long knife, a brass reading lamp, and the re-appearance of a person they’d hoped never to see again. With 5 million copies sold in the UK alone, one might consider Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events to make him one of the most successful children’s authors of the past decade. We, however, consider these miserable so-called adventure stories and the Hollywood film starring Jim Carrey that accompanied the books for children as nothing more than a dreadful mistake.
Druhá kniha zo série nešťastných príbehov. Súrodenci Baudelairovci okrem iného zažijú automobilovú nehodu, stretnú sa s jedovatým hadom a prežijú opätovné stretnutie s človekom, o ktorom dúfali, že ho už nikdy neuvidia.
Cher lecteur, J'espère pour toi que tu n'as pas choisi ce livre en te disant : "ça a l'air drôle !" Si tel est le cas, referme-le vite ! De tous les épisodes de la triste vie des orphelins Baudelaire, celui-ci pourrait bien pulvériser les records de désolation. Les trois enfants se retrouvent dans une scierie dont le patron est leur nouveau tuteur, mais derrière chaque bûche (ou presque) est embusquée une embûche. Lunettes cassées, affreux puits de casseroles, pinceuse géante, fumée de cigare qui parle, mystérieux cas d'hypnose, chewing-gums à tous les repas - rien ne leur sera épargné. J'ai fait serment, pour ma part, de relater jusqu'au bout les misères endurées par ces trois enfants, mais ce serment n'engage que moi. Libre à toi, cher lecteur, de te choisir bien vite une lecture plus réjouissante. Avec mes sentiments respectueux, Lemony Snicket
Cher lecteur, Si tu recherches un récit de collège avec des potaches qui s'en paient une tranche dans un joyeux pensionnat, il vaudrait mieux chercher ailleurs. Certes, Violette, Klaus et Prunille Baudelaire sont des enfants intelligents et pleins de ressources, qui devraient se plaire au collège. Mais ce collège-ci est assez spécial, et la vérité est que les orphelins s'apprêtent à y vivre un bien sinistre épisode. À titre d'exemple, dans ces treize chapitres, les trois enfants vont devoir faire face à une tribu de crabes malveillants, à un règlement stupide, à des châtiments sévères, à des moisissures coulantes, à de longs récitals de violon, à de redoutables tests de contrôle et au système métrique. Il est de mon devoir de passer des nuits blanches à relater l'histoire de ces trois jeunes infortunés, mais rien ne t'oblige, cher lecteur, à perdre le sommeil sur un récit triste à pleurer. Aussi ferais-tu sans doute mieux de te choisir une autre lecture. Avec mes sentiments respectueux, Lemony Snicket
Within this story, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire encounter a darkened staircase, a red herring, some friends in a dire situation, three mysterious initials, a liar with an evil scheme, a secret passageway and parsley soda.
Under a new government program based on the saying "It takes a village to raise a child," the Baudelaire orphans are adopted by an entire town, with disastrous results.
Cher lecteur, Je te conseillerais bien de jeter ce livre. Mais, auparavant, tu aimerais peut-être savoir pourquoi. La raison en est qu'il relate le pire épisode à ce jour de la vie des orphelins Baudelaire - leur bref passage dans une clinique véreuse -, ce qui en fait l'ouvrage le plus sinistre jamais publié depuis l'invention de l'imprimerie. C'est bien simple, dans ce volume, tout est détestable d'un bout à l'autre. Pareille lecture n'a rien d'une partie de plaisir. Moi qui ai fait le serment de narrer ce récit sans omettre un seul détail sordide, je suis bien placé pour savoir qu'il ne mérite que la corbeille à papiers, où tu l'as sans doute pêché. Avec mes sentiments respectueux. [payot.ch]
The word carnivorous which appears in the title of this book, means "meat eating" and once you have read such a bloodthirsty word, there is no reason to read any further
Dear Reader,Like handshakes, house pets, or raw carrots, many things are preferable when not slippery. Unfortunately, in this miserable volume, I am afraid that Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire run into more than their fair share of slipperiness during their harrowing journey up -- and down -- a range of strange and distressing mountains. In order to spare you any further repulsion, it would be best not to mention any of the unpleasant details of this story, particularly a secret message, a toboggan, a deceitful trap, a swarm of snow gnats, a scheming villain, a troupe of organized youngsters, a covered casserole dish, and a surprising survivor of a terrible fire. Unfortunately, I have dedicated my life to researching and recording the sad tale of the Baudelaire Orphans. There is no reason for you to dedicate yourself to such things, and you might instead dedicate yourself to letting this slippery book slip from your hands into a nearby trash receptacle, or deep pit. With all due respect,Lemony Snicket
The eleventh grim installment in the series. Prepare yourself to hear more about the mystery of VFD than you really want to know.
Cher lecteur, Tu viens sans doute de prendre ici le premier livre qui t'est tombé sous la main, mais le lire, à mon humble avis, serait la dernière des doses à faire. C'est l'avant-dernier volume d'une série dernièrement classée en dernier sur la liste des premières ventes, et je serais le dernier des derniers si je ne te mettais en garde avec la dernière énergie. Un hôtel à perdre le nord, une horloge en désaccord, des reflets douteux, des personnages douteux, de la cuisine douteuse, des initiales douteuses et des gérants douteux : ce livre à semer le doute est bien le dernier, si j'étais toi, que j'aurais envie de lire. Les avant-dernières choses - autrement dit, les pénultièmes - sont presque toujours pires que les antepénultièmes - autrement dit, avant-avant-dernières. Cet avant-dernier tome, le dernier paru à ce jour, est bien le pire de tous, et la première des choses à faire est de le remettre où tu l'as pris. Avec mes sentiments respectueux, Lemony Snicket.
Lost at sea, the Baudelaire orphans, along with the evil Count Olaf, wash up on the shore of an island populated by an oddly placid group of inhabitants, and they try to decide whether or not they are truly safe.
Part of "A Series of Unfortunate Events," this last book lets you know what unpleasantries befall the charming and clever Baudelaire children.
Within the pages of this omnibus, readers will discover all three books upon which the movie Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events is based: The Bad Beginning, The Reptile Room, and The Wide Window. Like the movie, this thick volume tells an unhappy tale about three very unlucky children, who despite being perfectly well-mannered are perfectly ill-fated. From the very beginning of Book the First, when the children learn of aterrible fire, continuing on to the last page of Book the Third, disaster lurks at their heels. Unlike the movie, however, this book can be hidden under a bed where no one will ever see it again.
Top secret—only for readers deeply interested in the Baudelaire case. How I pity these readers. With all due respect, Lemony Snicket
NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES A Warning from the Would you rather sprain your ankle, bruise your hip, and lose a toe to frostbite on the same day? Or would you rather have these accidents happen on three different days? This collection of volumes seven through nine in A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket is the equivalent of having three ghastly accidents right in a row. Contained here are such unpleasantries as kidnapping, disguise, murder, paperwork, another disguise, heart-shaped balloons, false allegations, stiletto heels, a shattered crystal ball, a cryptic map, an irritating song, and quite a few more disguises, all bundled together into a continuous barrage of horror and dismay. The more sensible approach would be to read The Vile Village , The Hostile Hospital , and The Carnivorous Carnival months or even years apart from one another, so you have time to recuperate from the misery each volume offers—or better yet, to turn your eyes away from Mr. Snicket's work and find a literary experience that would cause you no distress whatsoever.
This collection includes writings, annotated photographs, mysterious diagrams, and disorienting maps, along with captions and an extensive index. It explores the author's fascination with the Baudelaire orphans and aims to illuminate a life obscured by darkness.
The first Series of Unfortunate Events gift/box-set of this New York Times best-selling series. The set includes The Bad Beginning, The Reptile Room, and The Wide Window.
The story follows a captivating narrative filled with complex characters and intriguing themes that explore the depths of human emotion and relationships. Set against a rich backdrop, it delves into personal struggles, secrets, and the impact of choices on lives. As the plot unfolds, viewers are drawn into a world that blends drama and suspense, making it a compelling watch. The adaptation for Netflix brings a fresh perspective to the original tale, enhancing its appeal to both new audiences and fans of the book.
Presents a collection of correspondence between Lemony Snicket and the mysterious Beatrice.
Estos tres niños que corren, asustados, son los desdichados hermanos Baudelaire: Violet, Klaus y Sunny. Acaban de recibir una terrible noticia: sus padres han fallecido en un incendio ¿Y a que no adivináis quién se va a encargar de ellos? Si, aunque parezca emntira, su tutor es ese hombre cejijunto, de largas y negras uñas y mirada amenazante. Se llama Olaf, Conde Olaf.
Die Baudelaire-Geschwister erleben nach dem Tod ihrer Eltern ein trauriges Schicksal. Sie werden von Graf Olaf, der ihr Vermögen stehlen will, in sein düsteres Haus gebracht. Trotz seiner hinterhältigen Pläne gelingt es den Geschwistern, ihm zu entkommen. Später gehen sie zu Onkel Monty, doch auch dort droht Gefahr, als Graf Olaf erneut versucht, sie zu entführen.
NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES A Warning from the Publisher: If you have come this far, it is likely too late. Readers who have experienced the first nine volumes in A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket are usually so weakened by their dreadful knowledge of the Baudelaire orphans' story that they spend most of their time moaning and weeping, and have no strength to read The Slippery Slope , The Grim Grotto , or The Penultimate Peril . If, by chance, your moaning and weeping is more or less under control, there is no need to further risk your physical, emotional, and literary health by reading volumes 10 through 12. It would be better to regain your strength by spending your time indulging in less alarming activities, such as whistling or making cupcakes for the elderly. There is no need to expose yourself to more atrocities, not after all you've been through already.
A Warning from the Publisher:Many readers have questions about Lemony Snicket, author of the distressing serial concerning the trials of the charming but unlucky Baudelaire orphans, published under the collective title A Series of Unfortunate Events. Before purchasing, borrowing, or stealing this book, you should be aware that it contains the answers to some of those questions, such as the following:1. Who is Lemony?2. Is there a secret organization I should know about?3. Why does Lemony Snicket spend his time researching and writing distressing books concerning the Baudelaire orphans?4. Why do all of Lemony Snicket's books contain a sad dedication to a woman named Beatrice?5. If there's nothing out there, what was that noise?Our advice to you is that you find a book that answers less upsetting questions than this one. Perhaps your librarian, bookseller, or parole officer can recommend a book that answers the question, "Aren't ponies adorable?"
What could be worse than a book by Lemony Snicket? Three books by Lemony Snicket—all in one foul package. This second Box of Unfortunate Events, contains The Miserable Mill, The Austere Academy, and The Ersatz Elevator.
