This is a really good read. Contrary to what most people say, I don't think the humor is too dark at all. It might not be good for children under the age of eight or nine, but you can tell by the way it is written that it is definitely aimed at ten or eleven year olds. If you people think that kids don't already read about children getting orphaned and terrible things like that, then you're in for a big suprise. Anywayz, its really, really funny. Most writers concentrate on developing the characters and the plot, but "Mr. Snicket" has a very interesting voice and technique of writing, so you often find yourself laughing at some very serious parts of the story. Okay, I'm done. Don't hate me because I speak my mind.