The Gnome King reviewed The austere academy by Lemony Snicket (A series of unfortunate events -- 5)
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4 stars
Another fine installment to this series, not sure what I can say that I've already said before. Same stuff happens, adults are either dumb or evil, the kids are super intelligent. This time events happen in a boarding school and features the first "plot-hole" of sorts, the vice principal is in residence and is tormenting the pupils with his excellent violin skillz, but there is no sign of the Principal and it either doesn't mention where he is or I missed it. ??
This book features the mighty cakesniffer that is Carmelita Spatz, she is brilliant and doesn't get enough book time for me.
I have seen the TV series which was great and here is the first major difference, no librarian. Interesting as she has a big role in the series, up to this point the series had been loyal to the books.
Another great fun book that is …
Another fine installment to this series, not sure what I can say that I've already said before. Same stuff happens, adults are either dumb or evil, the kids are super intelligent. This time events happen in a boarding school and features the first "plot-hole" of sorts, the vice principal is in residence and is tormenting the pupils with his excellent violin skillz, but there is no sign of the Principal and it either doesn't mention where he is or I missed it. ??
This book features the mighty cakesniffer that is Carmelita Spatz, she is brilliant and doesn't get enough book time for me.
I have seen the TV series which was great and here is the first major difference, no librarian. Interesting as she has a big role in the series, up to this point the series had been loyal to the books.
Another great fun book that is great for reading to your kids.
