In The Wide Window, the third book in the A Series of Unfortunate Events series, the Baudelaire orphans—Violet, Klaus, and Sunny—are sent to live with their eccentric Aunt Josephine, who lives in a rickety house overlooking a dangerous cliff. Aunt Josephine is terrified of everything, especially the weather, which creates a tense and unstable environment. As the Baudelaire’s try to adjust to their new home, they discover that Count Olaf has once again disguised himself—this time as a sailor named Captain Sham—and is scheming to steal their fortune. The children must use their wits to uncover Olaf’s plan and save themselves, all while dealing with Aunt Josephine's fears and a series of new, treacherous challenges.

I’m zooming through these books! Even though they’re dark and gloomy, they’re incredibly fun and enjoyable. No matter how many times I read them, I find them just as captivating, if not more, each time. I found myself laughing out loud at the clever and subtle humour woven into the narrative. Snicket has crafted a series that remains delightful whether you’re a child or an adult. I love the resilient spirit of the Baudelaire orphans, and it’s great to see Sunny play a significant role in their escapes from Count Olaf. I also appreciate how the books introduce new vocabulary and explain it in a way that’s easy to understand, even for younger readers. Although I wish Mr. Poe would catch on to the truth, it’s his cluelessness that makes these unfortunate events so entertaining. I loved books #2 and #3 the most so far because at first the story was new to me, but as I read more books of this series, the story gets repetitive. However, it’s definitely worth reading.