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The Wide Window

A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 3

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The Wide Window

By: Lemony Snicket
Narrated by: Lemony Snicket
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Now a Netflix Original Series

Dear Listener,

If you have not read anything about the Baudelaire orphans, then before you read even one more sentence, you should know this: Violet, Klaus, and Sunny are kindhearted and quick-witted, but their lives, I am sorry to say, are filled with bad luck and misery. All of the stories about these three children are unhappy and wretched, and this one may be the worst of them all.

If you haven't got the stomach for a story that includes a hurricane, a signalling device, hungry leeches, cold cucumber soup, a horrible villain, and a doll named Pretty Penny, then this book will probably fill you with despair.

I will continue to record these tragic tales, for that is what I do. You, however, should decide for yourself whether you can possibly endure this miserable story.

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!©2000 Lemony Snicket (P)2001, 2003 HarperCollins Publishers, Inc. Action & Adventure Growing Up & Facts of Life Humorous Fiction Literature & Fiction Parenting & Families Relationships

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Critic reviews

"Snicket's narration is surprisingly good; his narrator voice has just the right neutral tone, rising and falling in pitch with each plot twist." ( AudioFile)
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Lemony Snicket is a fantastic author and these books were my favourite from childhood. however he doesn't bring the characters alive like Tim Curry did.
the book itself is brilliant and a great read

fantastic book, poor narration

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Not as good as the last as the last narration but still five stars


😄i love it though

Amazing

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I liked the story, it was interesting to hear about the Baudelaires but Tim Curry was a better narrator than Lemony Snicket. I would recommend thís to anyone who likes Lemony Snicket and It makes you want more.

Narrator not as good as first book

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Lemony should stick to the writing. Please provide a consistent edition of the whole series with Tim Curry narrating, as he's someone who's properly trained for the job.

Why not Tim Curry?

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I love this book series and have thoroughly enjoyed listening to them however the narrator just doesn't bring this book to life in the same way as Tim Curry.

Great book but not brought to life in the same way

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Not a fan of Lemony Snicket's voice. Love the series but I actually prefer Tim Curry's voice

Not a fan of Lemony Snicket's voice

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The story is great, of course. But the performance is deeply unpleasant. It doesn’t seem professional. I wish Tim Curry had stayed on.

Unfortunate Narration

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Although narrated by the author I just felt Tim curry the previous narrater did a far better job
The story was great as usual just not brought to life the same way

Narration not nearly as good as previous book

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great follow on in the series. but no way as good as the tim curry versions

good story bad narrator

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