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The Bad Beginning: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 1
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LENGTH2 hrs and 50 mins
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RELEASE DATE06-07-05
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
I am sorry to tell you that this audiobook is extremely unpleasant. It tells an unhappy tale about three unlucky children. Even though they are charming and clever, the Baudelaire siblings lead lives filled with misery and woe. One might say that they are magnets for misfortune. On this recording 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 record these unpleasant tales, but there is nothing stopping you from ignoring this audio completely and choosing something happy instead, if you prefer that sort of thing.
With all due respect,
Lemony Snicket
What will happen next to the Baudelaire orphans? Find out in the rest of A Series of Unfortunate Events.
©1999 Lemony Snicket; (P)2002 HarperCollins US
What Members Say
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"A great beginning"
I think this was a great introduction to this book series. I love Tim Curry's voice - who wouldn't want to listen to it? The story was a little dark for my daughters liking ( but I liked that aspect of it).
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"Not for younger children"
What did you like best about The Bad Beginning? What did you like least?I bought this to use with 7-8 year olds but they didnt buy into it somehow. Probaly over their heads so be advised probly suits an older age group
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"Shame about the production clarity"
If you could sum up The Bad Beginning in three words, what would they be?I couldn't. Its a great book and I love an author that doesn't dumb things down for the kids who will be reading (or listening to) it.
Which character – as performed by Tim Curry – was your favorite?He didn't really do voices as such - tones and inflections changed for each character but you can't change Tim Curry's voice.
Any additional comments?The productions values let this down. There is a fuzziness to it that does a great injustice to both the book (which is a favourite) and to Tim Curry's narration. There is a is hissing in the background which gets on your nerves after a while - thus explaining my odd ratings. The kids loved it though they too complained about the background noise.
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"Delightful!"
I love this series and Tim Curry does an excellent job of narrating!! Well done!
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"narrater's voice is good"
this book is my first audio book. firstly, i worried about buying the book, but the narrater's voice helped me to easliy listen to the story,
0 of 0 people found this review helpful