Read this because I loved the Series of Unfortunate Events. Can't tell if I've outgrown Snicket and his opacity, or if this just isn't as good. (I actually think this might just be not-as-good.) 2.5-3 stars; very average, but maybe better than some other middle grade books? Anyway, it was a quick, easy read for me, and I need those even more as law school grinds on.