The Vile Village (A Series of Unfortunate Events #7)

Reader reviewed by Allire

"It takes a village to raise a child" is the theme for the book "The Vile Village", part of "The Series of Unfortunate Events". In this book, Violet, Klaus and Sunny are sent to this odd village. In this village everyone that lives there is to take care of the children. None of the children's relatives are willing to take them in, because of the fear of Count Olaf. (Violet, Klaus and Sunny are orphans, with an enormous fortune. Unfortunately, however, they can not get the money until Violet turns 18. And a distant relative- Count Olaf, wants their money). Also at this village are a wide range of silly rules, that everyone must follow, or else be dealt with harshly.


This isn't my favorite ASOUE book, but nor is it my least favorite. It's just okay. It's the 7th book of the series, and it's worth the read. I liked how the books don't go downhill as you read them. The 7th book is still good, even though it's the 7th book in. The plot, however, wasn't as good as other books in the series.


I would recommend this book to anyone who has read the previous books. I would also recommend this book to a younger audience. They're good books, but they're set for maybe pre-teens. I loved the books when I was around 12 and 13, but I really can't imaging starting to read them now. Still, they're a good read.

Reader reviewed by Carter

If you have read my other reviews you know I rave about these books. After the fourth in the series Mr. Snicket really shines. Although this seventh book is very confusing at places, it is made up for in excellant description of the villiage(which was VERY easy to visualize), and a real feeling he sends out in the story. This is a good read and I recomend it. CW

Reader reviewed by Aussie

I think this is the second or third best book in the entire series! Once again the Baudelair's must thwart Count Olaf's plans to take their fortune, and must learn more about the secret organization of V.F.D.

Reader reviewed by Susan/Mrs.Fleming's Class

So, number 7 of the series of unfortunet events...

Now the orphans go to live in the town of V.F.D hoping to reveal the secret of the letters. Do they find out finnally? I'm not telling. To there disappiontment, the town is littered with crows and rule-addicted citizens, that make them do chores all day. Their time spent was not wasted, however. They get secret letters, and wonder. This time Count Olaf is dressed up as a detective and has temed up with "Officer Luciana". Who is not what she seems. Read to find out about thier tale as the story unfolds!