47 pages • 1 hour read
Lemony SnicketThe Wide Window
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2000A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The Wide Window follows the Baudelaire orphans—Violet, Klaus, and Sunny—placed in the care of Aunt Josephine, who lives in a precarious house overlooking Lake Lachrymose. They encounter the disguised Count Olaf, uncover his plot after deciphering a message from Aunt Josephine, face dangerous Lachrymose leeches, and ultimately expose Olaf’s deception before he escapes once again.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Lemony Snicket's The Wide Window is praised for its clever prose, gothic humor, and engaging plot, continuing the misadventures of the Baudelaire orphans. However, some readers feel the characters lack depth and the repetitive storyline can be tiresome. Despite this, it's a captivating read for all ages.
Who Should Read The Wide Window?
Readers who enjoy tales filled with dark humor, clever wordplay, and adventurous, resourceful protagonists will relish The Wide Window by Lemony Snicket. Fans of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series or Pseudonymous Bosch’s The Name of This Book Is Secret will find delight in Snicket's mysterious and whimsical narrative.
RecommendedReading Age
9-12yearsLexile Level
980L