A Series of Unfortunate Events #13: The End

By: Lemony Snicket

Narrated by: Tim Curry

NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES

Like an off-key violin concert, the Roman Empire, or food poisoning, all things must come to an end. Thankfully, this includes A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket. The thirteenth and final installment in the groundbreaking series will answer readers' most burning questions: Will Count Olaf prevail? Will the Baudelaires survive? Will the series end happily? If there's nothing out there, what was that noise?

Then again, why trouble yourself with unfortunate resolutions? Avoid the thirteenth and final book of Lemony Snicket's international bestselling series and you'll never have to know what happens.

The Ersatz Ending

A book series often is worth more the journey than the final destination and A Series of Unfortunate Events is no exception. The End offers nice parallels back to a Bad Beginning, while shaking up the pre stablished formula, doubling down on the underlying themes of the Boudelaires adventure and answering a question or two. But unfortunately, at the same time, it only raises more and more questions and can't for as positively ambiguous it tries to be, it falls short leaving a sensation of incompleteness and that at least a few answers are owed to the reader/listener. Its Ersatzness is further corroborated by the prequel series and all the complimentary material to the Snickerverse that, just like the End, don't actually end or tie any knots. But nevertheless, the Boudelaires' plight seem stronger and more genuine than ever here and for once, I wish I had followed Snicket 's advice and put down this (áudio)book. yet, at the same time, I'm glad I did not.

Finally, The END!!!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Having read the previous 11 books in the series, I found listening to Tim Curry a bit less painful than reading the book. If you are looking for closure, you will be 50% disappointed. My daughter loved this story. My only plus is that this is THE END!

Which scene was your favorite?

The children in the hiding place sitting in the big comfortable chair reading the diary that had been left by their parents. This part of the closure I found enjoyable.

Any additional comments?

Tim Curry is wonderful

I love it

I was sprized with be it is
and count olf
and kitsniket
and Friday
I love it and the rest of the books I would recommend this series

Superb story!

Would you listen to The End again? Why?

Yes, actually I would listen to the whole series again. It is fun and captivating. It also contains lots of realistic life lessons.

What other book might you compare The End to and why?

There is no other book that can be compared to this.

What about Tim Curry’s performance did you like?

He is one of the best audiobook narrators.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No, I do not listen to any book in 1 sitting unless it is less than 1 hour long.

Not the best ending but a great series.

It wasn't the best ending ever, but I loved the series. And the reading is also perfect. Disappointing ending. Sad it's over.