The Reptile Room (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 2) (original 1999; edition 1999)

How many times can one encounter unfortunate events? Well, the orphans seen to not be so lucky because once again Count Olaf has resurfaced as their new Uncle Monty's assistant. Naturally no one will listen to them when the orphans are trying to warn everyone about Olaf. Unfortunately, Uncle Monty ends up dead because Olaf wants the orphans all to himself because he wants their fortune. When this horrible episode takes place of the children finding their beloved uncle dead in the Reptile Room, they suspect at once Olaf was responsible. Once Mr. Poe arrived in the picture, everyone would still not listen to the orphans warnings! It took Olaf messing up his lies that eventually got him caught. For example, Olaf said he could have not murdered Uncle Monty because he did not know anything about snakes, but soon after, he started talking about a particular snake and called himself an expert. He gave up his own bluff. Naturally, once all the "grown ups" know the bad guy is present, the bad guy gets away and awaits for another time to strike. This is a great story for children to listen to because it teaches them about independence and the quality of never giving up no matter how tough situations may seen. ( )

I think The reptile room is an extremely well written book. This book is more of a mystery and suspense book in finding Count Olaf hiding in the Baudelaire lives left and right. The story is a good story but not a happy one. This book is rather gloomy and is not good to read if you are not feeling up to hearing about three innocent children being harmed repeatedly. I would give this book a four star rating because it is an extremely interesting, and well written book. I would suggest this book to an older children group between t he ages of nine and fourteen. But be warned, its not a just a joke that its called a series of unfortunate events. ( )

This is the continuing story of three orphans that have to jump to another home only to be followed by an evil man that wants their fortune. They end up with uncle Monty an eccentric collector of reptiles who is very kind them. These poor children can't seem to get away from having to find their way out of several unfortunate situation. ( )

I feel after reading the second installment of a Series of Unfortunate Events, that I've been there/done that. The writing style and informative tidbits that Lemony Snicket captured me with in Book 1, now seem like old hat. I suppose that probably isn't the case for a young reader, as children often appreciate and prefer repetition, but for me, I do believe I've had enough.

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Still clever. ( )

This is one of the happiest books in the series and makes me feel that there is hope for the Baudelaire children but that hope was false because to can't have a series of unfortunate events if everyone is happy. All in all this was a splendid book. ( )

The three Baudelaire children are desperate for a happy ending. Violet is the oldest and loves to invent things. Klause is the second oldest and loves to read. And the youngest is Sunny who loves to bite hard objects. These three children are in hope for a great relative to live with them and take care of them. They had just gone through a terrible time with one of their relatives named Count Olaf. He is desperately trying to steal their fortune. He was caught trying to marry Violet and failed to do so. Now they live with Uncle Monte. Montgomery is a reptile studies person. He loves snakes and collects different species. In the meantime, he is about to go on an adventure to Peru to find more species. Well, he is planning on bringing the Baudelaire children with him. He hires a second hand helper doing this adventure to Peru. His name is Stephano, also later in the book called Count Olaf. A murder appear in the Reptile Room.

My opinion about this book is unanimous. Lemony Snicket is a great and adventurous writer and loves to write about depressing stories. In this book my favorite part about it is, that he tells you in the beginning what is going to happen at the end. He always gives away the climax of the book at the resolution. It is very interesting to me of how this works, and how so many things happen in a short book called the Reptile Room. ( )

I absolutely loved this book! The first book in the series was great, but this book surpasses it; it was absolutely incredible! The author is phenomenal, and the narrator is fantastic! The humor appeals to audiences both young and old and story is great through and through! ( )

Audiobook - I just love this series, the reader of this book is amazing. Can't wait to get to the next one!! ( )

http://booknutreview.blogspot.com/2010/12/reptile-room-lemony-snicket.html ( )

These book is the second part of the Baudelaire adventure. They are moved into a museum with there uncle and that is when things get interesting.I recommend this book to children who liked the first book. ( )

I like this entire series
This book is ok
I kind of don't like it because I don't like snakes though ( )

It is strange but a good book I would recomed it ( )

This was my first Snicket book, and I really enjoyed it. In this one the three orphans are happily re-settled with 'uncle' Monty, a reptile specialist. Unlike their previous guardian, the dreaded Count Olaf, this fellow is friendly and interesting. But then he hires an assistant ('Stephano') who looks strangely similar to Olaf, and the children are forced to convince all adults that there is an imposter in their midst, one who would like to kidnap them and their fortune.

A fun listen (audiobook read by Tim Curry - fantastic voices!) and a great vocabulary builder thanks to the author's voice interrupting to define words along the way.

Surkeiden Sattumusten Sarjan toinen osa. Edelleen kirjailijan tapa kommentoida ja jopa spoilata tekstiä ärsytti ajoittain, mutta tällä kertaa siihen oli jo melkein tottunut.

Surkeista sattumuksista ei voi ehkä sanoa, että se on mukavaa luettavaa, mutta tarina etenee kiehtovasti. Lapsena tämä olisi päätynyt suosikkisarjakseni, nyt se on ehkä hieman liian yksinkertainen. Pidin kuitenkin. ( )

I really like this series. It's different from what I'm used to reading. I'm used to reading about happy endings. This series doesn't have that. 'The Reptile Room' is about the children going to live with their Uncle Monty. By the title, you can tell this book has something to do with reptiles. Monty is a reptile expert. That's all I'm telling you about the story. But, this is an interesting book. In my opinion, it's better than the first. I'm definitely looking forward to reading the next. ( )

This was an okay book and a quick read. I guess younger children would enjoy it more than adults. ( )

This series, specifically this book, sucked me right in. After the disaster of a mess with Count Olaf, I was immediately eager to read more about the three parentless children. The author's writing grabbed me and held my attention the entire book! I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a non-stop adventure with quirky twists. ( )

I feel after reading the second installment of a Series of Unfortunate Events, that I've been there/done that. The writing style and informative tidbits that Lemony Snicket captured me with in Book 1, now seem like old hat. I suppose that probably isn't the case for a young reader, as children often appreciate and prefer repetition, but for me, I do believe I've had enough.

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The Baudelaire orphans are sent this time to their uncle (cousin?) Monty, a herpetologist (a word which means "someone who studies snakes").

Reading A Series of Events is different this time, than the last (first) time I tried to read it. This time I know the children will always find a way to get out of their immediate predicament (which means "sticky situation"), and I also know Count Olaf will aways get away.

If you can't tell, I'm also enjoying the asides and digressions about words and their meanings. ( )

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As the Baudelaire children--Violet, Klaus, and Sunny--narrowly escape the marriage scheme of Count Olaf and his theatre troupe of THE BAG BEGINNING, we pick up with Mr. Poe once again leading the children to the home of another relative. Dr. Montgomery Montgomery, a revered member of the Herpetological Society, is a man who has spent his life studying snakes. As the children arrive at his home, via Lousy Lane, they are at first leary of "Uncle Monty" and his REPTILE ROOM. They soon learn, however, that their newfound Uncle is a kind man, providing them each with their own room and entertaining activities that they each enjoy--space and materials to invent for Violet, books and a reading nook for Klaus, and plenty of biting material for Sunny.

As the orphans settle in to their new abode, Uncle Monty teaches them about snakes, most especially his new discovery, the Incredibly Deadly Viper. As we learn that said snake is a misnomer--the word "misnomer" here meaning "a wrong name"--the children become excited about the upcoming trip to Peru to study new snake life. Unfortunately, as most everything in the lives of the Baudelaire children is, Uncle Monty's new assistant, Stefano, is no other than Count Olaf in disguise.

Alas, just as with their previous adventures, no one listens to the children's concerns until it is too late. As Stefano aka Count Olaf threatens the children into silence, he begins to hatch his evil plan, which includes getting rid of the snake-loving doctor and absconding to Peru with the children, where he can wait for Violet to come of age, grab her fortune, and dispose of the children.

Saved in the nick of time--yet again--by a convoluted series of events, we find the children once again looking for a kind relative to care for them. As THE REPTILE ROOM ends, Mr. Poe drives off into the sunset with a miserable Violet, Klaus, and Sunny, and we wait to see which new series of unfortunate events will befall the children.

Another quick read, THE REPTILE ROOM is highly recommended depending on the maturity of your child. Another dark tale of misery and woe, this book is highly entertaining for those who understand that it's fiction. ( )

I think this was a delightful book, a word which here means "it was even better than the previous one, partly because I've stopped expecting rational plots and am starting to really enjoy this series" ( )

Book 2 in the "Series of Unfortunate Events" has all of the charms of the first novel, but an improved plot which makes the sequel a better book than the first. Once again, the narrator is quite self-conscious about writing a story, and so explains and uses terms such as "dramatic irony." He continues to explain difficult words by saying "which means in this case..." and while such things can be tiresome to an adult reader, it seems appropriate for a early chapter book reader. I am looking forward to reading the 3rd entry in the series. ( )

very good mostly excellent! ( )

The unfortunate and exciting tale of the Baudelaire children continues. They find great happiness with their Uncle Monty until the return of an old nemesis. ( )