I thought this was one of the most exciting in the series. i couldn't put it down.

The ninth book in this popular series may have provided the most fodder for Tim Curry's evil characterizations and eerie sounds. The Baudelaire orphans end up at the Caligari Carnival, disguised as freaks. In their never-ending quest to outsmart the horrible Dr. Olaf, the children meet some strange characters, escape from an angry mob and from ravenous lions. The action is non-stop, except for the witty asides, and the audio version is clearly up to the level of suspense required by this installment. For more details on the Parents' Choice Foundation, please visit www.parents-choice.org

Once you get into this book you can't put it down. Compared to the other books in this series I think this one is one of the best by far. Out of 10 I rate it a 9.5

Absolutely stunning. one of the best books I have ever read.

The greatest book I ever read. All series of unfortunate events fans this is a must.

OHH this is a great book i just can`t wait for the 10 book!

This book is OK, but it's not as good as the other books in the series. I kind of liked the Unauthorized Biography more than the Carnivorous Carnival. I expcted more. I don't know why.

It was the best book yet! Lemony Snicket's 9th book is super! I give it 5 and 3/4 thumbs up ;) I don't reccommend to childern below the age of 9. REALLY GREAT!! moo

Mr. Snicket has uncovered yet another frought and upsetting episode in the lives of Violet, Klaus and Sunny. If you've been biting your nails and pulling your hair out since the last installment, you won't be disappointed -- this is quite possibly the best yet! Further clues regarding VFD are revealed and yet the truth continues to allude us. The cliffhanger is almost unbearable, but there's lots to think about until Book the Tenth. Curse you Count Olaf, wherever you are!

This book was really good. the things the orphans seemed more dangerous than usual.

This book was so exciting!!! once I picked it up I just couldn't put it down!!! I stayed up till 1:00 am to finish this book!!!

The S.O.U.E books are fabulous,I absolutley love them. I always know when each and every book is released (And my mom doesn't know why) and I'm always right. They expand my vocabulary,and they also expand my mom's as well. I also think they're better than Harry Potter books, because those kinds of books don't teach kids anything, except about witchcraft. So these books are really appropriate for kids my age(12).

This series is the best in the world!

Lemony Snicket's excellent depiction of the trials of the Baudelaire orphans is marvelous. Detailed, yet humourous, meticulous, but not boring, the story opens up relatively quickly and proceeds to a tangled storyline, which is filled with dramatic, humourous, and cliff-hanging moments that leave the reader on the edge of his seat. It is a style of writing I honestly have never seen before, because it leaves mysteries such as the Baudelaire mansion tunnel, the Quagmire events, and the tale of some alleged Beatrice, who oddly seems to weave its way into the storyline. Lemony Snicket himself is, or seems to be, included in the storyline in one point or another, hence the reference to Jacques Snicket. All in all, it is a great series, and I hope it continues for books on end. A magnificent tale, for and child and adult alike.