The Basic Eight

The Basic Eight


By: Daniel Handler
Reviewed by: Yaz, 16
Rating: It was alright...


I first fell in love with the Series of Unfortunate Events books when I was a little kid... and so I decided to read this and I loved it. It is hard being smart in high school as illustrated in this novel: a high-school senior in a clique of smart kids gets into trouble, big trouble, and murder trouble.

It is definitely not for kids, but it is written amazingly and keeps you riveted until the last page. This was fun to read, but not exactly the most wonderful book you will read in your life. Nonetheless, this book will go down as one of the most gripping, intense and moving account of a misunderstood teenager in american society.


Recommended to: Older Teens