"Dear reader, If you chose this book hoping to find a cute, cheerful story, I'm afraid to tell you that you chose the wrong book. At first, the story may seem really cheerful when you find the Baudelaire brothers spending a nice time with some exciting reptiles, and with a reckless uncle, but do not be fooled; If you know anything about the unfortunate Baudelaire brothers, you know that even the nice things that happen to them eventually lead them down a miserable path. In fact, in the following pages, the three children will face many tragedies: a terrible car accident, terrible smells, a deadly snake, and a long knife. They will also meet the person they never want to meet again. I have to narrate the tragic events, but you can put this book back on the shelf and choose a nicer book. All respect. Lemony Snicket "