I think this is a 3 star for me simply because Daniel Handler writes beautifully, but the story just wasn't for me. Chalk it up to me being to old to enjoy being in the head of a person who is destined to grow up to be the most odious of hipsters. My advice would be if you want to read a Daniel Handler novel about teen angst try the basic eight, or maybe Lemoy Snickety(I only read the 1st 3) . Recommend for burgeoning odious hipsters. |