- Hardcover: 272 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (May 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0064408655
- ISBN-13: 978-0064408653
- Product Dimensions: 18.5 x 13.3 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
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Lemony Snicket goes from strength to strength and the latest in "A Series of Unfortunate Events" sees our hero up to tricks bigger and better than ever. "The Vile Village" of the title is a place you don't want to be, with Snicket getting darker than ever. The Baudelaire orphans go to a village called V.F.D. as part of a Village Adoption Scheme, and they get into a series of scrapes. With all the usual Snicket devices in place, fans are bound not to be disappointed.
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There is nothing to be found in the pages of these books but misery and despair. You still have time to choose something else to read. But if you must know what unpleasantries befall the charming and clever Baudelaire children read on..."The Vile Village": Why would anyone want to open a book containing such unpleasant matters as migrating crows, an angry mob, a newspaper headline, the arrest of innocent people, the Deluxe cell, and some very strange hats.
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38 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have been reading this series since the first one was published, and rather than a weakening plotline as the series continues the plot has grown, and the books are getting better. The first 5 books pretty much followed the same route with Count Olaf in disguise chasing the Baudelaire orphans and trying to steal their fortune. After book 5 the books had a continuation theme with the books plot continuing into the next book. The Vile Village follows on from book 6 and it is more interesting and darker in tone.
It features the Baudelaire orphans going to a Village Adoption Scheme programme in a village which happens to be called V.F.D ( If you have read the previous books this word will be recognised instantly!) Once again the Baudelaire orphans are chased by Count Olaf, but instead of the usual ending this book features a slight twist at the end which I was very annoyed to find as the story continued after the book had finished. This left me wanting to read the next book (A Hostlie Hospital) instantly! The Series of Unfortunate Events has grown on me and in my opinion each story has got better and better and I can't wait for book 8 to be released. This book is a must read for children and adults, I am 17 and I have enjoyed reading all the series!
It features the Baudelaire orphans going to a Village Adoption Scheme programme in a village which happens to be called V.F.D ( If you have read the previous books this word will be recognised instantly!) Once again the Baudelaire orphans are chased by Count Olaf, but instead of the usual ending this book features a slight twist at the end which I was very annoyed to find as the story continued after the book had finished. This left me wanting to read the next book (A Hostlie Hospital) instantly! The Series of Unfortunate Events has grown on me and in my opinion each story has got better and better and I can't wait for book 8 to be released. This book is a must read for children and adults, I am 17 and I have enjoyed reading all the series!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The cycle keeps repeating itself, the Baudelaires are again out of a guardian and we get to read another great story by Lemony Snicket. Mr. Poe, the executor of the kids' estate, is running out of options, and his choices in the past have all proven to be dreadful. In this case, the solution he finds is unconventional, when Violet, Klaus and Sunny take "advantage" of a new program by which entire towns take care of children.
The options are plenty, but when the orphans are looking at the list they find a village with a curious name that piques their interest. This name is no other than VFD, acronym that is connected to the Quagmire triplets and to Count Olaf's secret. If you have read the previous books you know by now that the two triplets (yes you read right!) are the only friends the Baudelaires have, and that the two unfortunate souls have been kidnapped by the evil count.
In terms of the story, Snicket follows the usual winning formula, with the Baudelaires searching for a new beginning, and finding some hope before the devilish count shows up and spoils everything. The author also continues to use his hilarious structure, presenting definitions of words in a creative way, letting Klaus and Violet translate what her little sister wants to say, and distributing a few surprises here and there.
The siblings stay in VFD is interesting to say the least, where they meet a group of ancient citizens with a large set of rules, a kind person who does not have the guts to stand up to injustice and a baffling mystery in the form of a set of poems. The series have been increasing in intensity and the characters are gaining more and more depth. Thus, fans of this series will not be disappointed with this novel.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Snicket's investigation into the lives of the Baudelaires continues with this seventh book, and for fans of the series it won't disappoint. All of the now familiar plot devices are here, such as Mr Poe's ill-advised placement of the orphans with unsuitable people, Count Olaf appearing in yet another ludicrous disguise and more mysterious allusions to V.F.D. We all know these things are going to happen but somehow it still manages to be fun. In this episode of the sorry story an interesting turn of events hints at Lemony Snicket's personal involvement with the Baudelaires: I won't say any more but just read it! All in all an entertaining read, just what we've come to expect.
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The plot thickens
Another witty installment where the plot thickens. Not only are we worried about whether the Baudelaires will escape Count Olaf or whether the Quagmires will be saved, we see that... Read more
Published 13 days ago by Martensgirl
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i love the series of unfortunate events books. they are fab. in this one the baudelaires go to a village that is supposed to take car of them but none of the people want anyrhing... Read more
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It's a very good read from start to finish. From the excting beginning to the cliffhanger ending, this book is one of the best of the series. Read more
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The Vile Village a Review by Jacob M.
I enjoy "A Series of Unfortunate Events" books. The stories are about the adventures of the three Baudelaire orphans who are constantly moving from guardian to guardian. Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2005
The Vile Village by Lemony Snicket
This book is about 3 children who are orphans. They live with a person called Hector. The only problem is Count Olaf comes back in disguise as Detector Dupin and he has kidnapped... Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2005 by Victoria Cleave
Return of count olaf
Count Olaf returns in this exiting Lemony snicket book.
He is pretending to be a detective the kids save someone in this book but who?
He is pretending to be a detective the kids save someone in this book but who?
Published on 25 Mar 2004 by William Jillings
The Vile Village- review by loopylass212
The Vile Village is a subtle history of 3 children, including their feelings and emotions. I think that the aura wove into the framework of the story is rather sad. Read more
Published on 5 May 2003
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