The Reptile Room

Written by Lemony Snicket · Illustrated by Brett Helquist

Book #2 in the A Series of Unfortunate Events series

Three unlucky siblings face a villain, a fire, and a fortune-stealing plot in a darkly comedic tale.

4.8/7 Bookroo expert·4.0/5 Goodreads · 251,222 ratings

190 pages· 29,161 words· Est. 4 hour read· 1040L

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Bookroo's summary

Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are bright but cursed with misfortune. Their lives spiral into chaos as they confront a villainous plot to steal their inheritance, a devastating fire, and a series of bizarre challenges. From itchy clothes to deadly serpents, their journey is a blend of dark comedy and relentless adversity. Will their intelligence and resourcefulness be enough to overcome the odds, or will their luck run out? Dive into a world where every turn brings a new calamity, and discover if the Baudelaire siblings can find a glimmer of hope amidst the chaos.

From the publisher

Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children. They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky.

In the first two books alone, the three youngsters encounter a greedy and repulsive villain, itchy clothing, a disastrous fire, a plot to steal their fortune, a lumpy bed, a deadly serpent, a large brass reading lamp, a long knife, and a terrible odour.

In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted. Never before has a tale of three likeable and unfortunate children been quite so enchanting, or quite so uproariously unhappy.

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