Fan Casting A Series Of Unfortunate Events

If you are looking for a tale of joy, warmth, and happy endings, I regret to inform you that A Series of Unfortunate Events is not the book for you. It follows the woeful lives of the Baudelaire orphans—Violet, Klaus, and Sunny—who, after the tragic demise of their parents in a mysterious fire, are thrust into a relentless series of misfortunes. Hounded by the villainous Count Olaf, a man so despicable that merely describing him could ruin your day, the Baudelaires must rely on their wits, inventions, and a considerable amount of luck to escape his clutches. Along the way, they encounter peculiar guardians, secret organizations, and mysteries so tangled that even reading about them may cause you great distress. Despite their intelligence and bravery, their story is one of sorrow, deception, and an utter lack of happy endings, so it is not too late to set this summary aside and seek something more cheerful—perhaps a book about kittens or birthday parties.