47 pages • 1 hour read
Lemony SnicketThe Reptile Room
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1999A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Lemony Snicket's The Reptile Room, the Baudelaire children—Violet, Klaus, and Sunny—find temporary happiness with their new guardian, Uncle Monty, a kind herpetologist. Their joy is shattered when the villainous Count Olaf, disguised as Monty's assistant, murders Monty and attempts to abduct the children, who cleverly expose Olaf's true identity and escape his clutches.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
The Reptile Room by Lemony Snicket is a well-received installment in the series, praised for its dark humor, engaging storyline, and unique narrative style. Readers appreciate the character development and intriguing plot twists. Criticisms include its occasionally predictable elements and some bleak themes, which may not suit all readers. Overall, it's a compelling continuation of the series.
Who Should Read The Reptile Room?
A reader who enjoys The Reptile Room by Lemony Snicket is typically fond of dark humor, quirky narration, and gothic themes. Ideal for ages 8-12, similar to fans of Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling and Coraline by Neil Gaiman, this audience appreciates tales of adventure, resilience, and the peculiar antics of mischievous villains.
RecommendedReading Age
8-12yearsLexile Level
1040LBook Details
Fantasy
Children's Literature
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Values/Ideas: Truth & Lies
Values/Ideas: Power & Greed
Natural World: Appearance & Reality