The Miserable Mill - Book 4 of A Series of Unfortunate Events
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Another Miserable Adventure,
By Lonnie E. Holder "The Review's the Thing" (Columbus, Indiana, United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (VINE VOICE) (HALL OF FAME REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: The Miserable Mill - Book 4 of A Series of Unfortunate Events (Paperback)
We get to be miserable for a fourth time with the Baudelaire orphans, Violet, Klaus, and baby Sunny, in "The Miserable Mill." Once again the orphans have moved to another relative, this one the owner of the Lucky Smells Lumbermill in the rundown town of Paltryville. I'm not sure of the relationship of this new person to the children, and we really see very little of this wicked, uncaring person in any case. Furthermore, because he supposedly has a difficult name to pronounce, we never know his name, he is just called "Sir" or "The Boss".The children toil in the lumber mill from the time they arrive in Paltryville. Soon they have splinters and are tired and hungry, because they get nothing for breakfast, almost nothing for lunch and casserole for dinner. The Boss violates multiple labor and child abuse laws, but perhaps it might make some readers more appreciative of what they have given that many children in the world today face these same conditions. The children live in a dormitory with the other workers of the lumber mill, wondering when evil Count Olaf might make an appearance. Eventually he does, in a somewhat surprising way. Count Olaf appears relatively late in this book, and from the time he does the book moves and ends very quickly. In addition to Count Olaf, we have two other characters working with him to make things bad for the children. As has happened in the previous three books, the children are able, principally through their own efforts, to overcome the bad guys. Unfortunately someone does die in a gruesome, though not detailed, way. Once again the children are on their way to another home. Of the four books thus far, this one was my least favorite. The style of the books is such that bad things happen to these children on a regular basis, but in this book it seems as though bad things are happening to nearly everyone. This book is very depressing. I was also a bit annoyed with the extremes that the author went to in his exaggerations. This time we have baby Sunny using her teeth in a sword fight, and Klaus using chewing gum to move a log, among other things. This book seems to have ventured far into fantasy. The educational messages in this book are somewhat weaker than in the previous three stories, but there are still some. The author explains some things, but less often than in the first three books. Because of the dark, dreary images, and the death, which is not detailed to any extent, I would consider this book more appropriate for a 9 or 10-year-old. However, as always, you should know your own child and her or his ability to handle the material. One aspect of these books I have covered in only minimal detail in my previous reviews. The children are incredibly self-reliant. Often the children are the only ones who seem to know what is going on around them, and they often have to solve their own problems. I think the message that children can have an effect and can take responsibility for their lives may be the most positive message in these books. Furthermore, the children typically behave ethically and generally legally when doing so. There are several editions of this book available with differing prices. You may wish to survey the editions available prior to deciding which edition is best for you. Because this book was drearier than the previous books, and because of the ever more fantastic elements, I rate this book lower than the previous books. However, while I think this book rates lower, I think it is still in the 4-star range. I'm hoping for some improvement in the next book. See you in the next review!
5.0 out of 5 stars
superbe and good book,
A Kid's Review
This review is from: The Miserable Mill - Book 4 of A Series of Unfortunate Events (Paperback)
This is a fantastico book but shirley i dont think so not good shirley but if not 5 points are good for it please people buy this book you will make a profit out of it. Oh and plus i know that in the one of the people are Kit Snicket Guess who when you read it
5.0 out of 5 stars
Shirley, you must be joking.,
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This review is from: The Miserable Mill - Book 4 of A Series of Unfortunate Events (Paperback)
Once again, the Baudelaire orphans are transplanted in what will turn out to be a "Series of Unfortunate Events." Their newest home is the Lucky Smells Lumbermill dormitory.Here once again Lemony tells the meaning of many words (usually with words that need the meaning explained.) We are treated to the difference of literally and figurative among other such concepts. Naturally, they think everyone is Olaf. Moreover, of course they are correct. A mystery has to be solved and to do this Violet must learn Klaus's skills of reading apprehension. Then there are lives to be saved and Klaus must learn Violets' inventive skills. Sunny stays En garde. The Wide Window: Or, Disappearance! (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 3)
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