The Ersatz Elevator by Lemony Snicket (2001, Hardcover)

Yes, I'll admit, I have been buying the books despite my reviews. It is a bit suspenseful, but it is just WAY predictable. It's also sad, and miserable, and leaves me with a horrible feeling.

Another great Lemony Snicket book! Just when it looks like the Baudelaires have landed a nice, new home in an enormous posh penthouse, they discover that one of the guardians doesn't care for them at all, and the other--though nice--is afraid of confrontation and entirely apathetic. The Baudelaire orphans seem to be consistently plagued with adults who won't fight for them or believe them when they discover Count Olaf's evil plans.

These books are filled with twists and turns. Some series can be read without reading the previous books, but in this case, it would be beneficial to read "The Austere Academy" prior to "The Ersatz Elevator." There are important characters from the Academy who make an appearance in Elevator. Highly recommended series!

after having purchased my first slightly used book from ebay, i've since started checking u for all my other book needs. Once again i have found another great deal with the recent purchase of The Ersatz Elevator by Lemony Snicket. Again this item was slightly used but in good overall condition. i would recommend this book for someone who likes to read childrens books. there is no difficulty understand or following the story line.

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Ok first of all I think it could of had a better plot. I mean the Baudelaire never get to save the Quagmire siblings and they never get a happy ending. I mean I know people say that it's how it's supposed to be but still they could of made it a little better. I just dont understand what this writer is trying to do with the story. I have read all the books and this one is probly the worst. I just dont understand it. Why cant there be at least a little happy ending? Well I guess that's the way it is. I guess I would recomend it to other readers.