• The Carnivorous Carnival

  • A Series of Unfortunate Events #9
  • By: Lemony Snicket
  • Narrated by: Tim Curry
  • Length: 4 hrs and 50 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (719 ratings)

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The Carnivorous Carnival

By: Lemony Snicket
Narrated by: Tim Curry
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Publisher's summary

Dear Listener,

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. This carnivorous volume contains such a distressing story that consuming any of its contents would be far more stomach-turning than even the most imbalanced meal.

It would be best if I didn't mention any of the unnerving ingredients of this story, particularly a confusing map, an ambidextrous person, an unruly crowd, a wooden plank, and Chabo the Wolf Baby.

To avoid causing discomfort, your time might be better filled with something more palatable, such as eating your vegetables, or feeding them to someone else.

With all due respect,
Lemony Snicket

Don't miss the rest of A Series of Unfortunate Events or Audible's exclusive interview with Lemony Snicket!
©2002 Lemony Snicket (P)2002, 2003 HarperCollins Publishers, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Tim Curry has the perfect, mysterious voice for this reading of Lemony Snicket's book." (School Library Journal)

What listeners say about The Carnivorous Carnival

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Tim curry makes it spectacular!!!

its so much better than reading. it sparkles with energy and fun!! loved it thoroughly!!

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thrilling<br />

awesome book
it contains many thrilling moments great story great narrarator I just love it. 8

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Just okay

Some parts of the book are hard to understand. The book on the other hand is very good.

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Very exciting😍

I love this book. The narrater was great and had emotions. READ THIS BOOK 📚. LOVE IT 😍

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great

great book selection really impressed however some older books are still quite expensive

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DONT PURCHASE THIS AUDIO BOOK

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

I love the story

Who was your favorite character and why?

violet because shes inventive

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Tim Curry?

ANYONE ELSE BUT HIM

What character would you cut from The Carnivorous Carnival?

The two powder face twins

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I wish i purchased a hard copy of the book rather than an audio because of the narrators voice

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Soooo good!!!!!

I loved listening to this book . I love this terrible events in audible.Soo good . I love it

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This is Great

The audio book helps me "read" when I am busy. For example, when I am taking a walk or in the car I can listen to the book and I don't have to read.

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Help our friends!

Great, but despicable book. Olaf is SOOOOOOO demented he takes psychopaths to a new level. I pray they get out of this physically unscathed because mentally, well..
...we know they're screwed.

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Riveted

Tim Curry continues to do a wonderful job! And has us on the edge of our seats for next action packed chapter!

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