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Poison for Breakfast

By: Lemony Snicket
Narrated by: Patrick Warburton
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Summary

A brand-new audiobook from the best-selling author of A Series of Unfortunate Events - a cautionary tale about his own demise.

For more than 20 years, Lemony Snicket has led millions of young listeners through a mysterious world of bewildering questions and unfortunate events. With this latest audiobook - a love letter to listeners young and old about the vagaries of real life - long-time fans and new listeners alike will experience Snicket's distinctive voice in a new way.

This true story - as true as Lemony Snicket himself - begins with a puzzling note under his door: you had poison for breakfast. Following a winding trail of clues to solve the mystery of his own demise, Snicket takes us on a thought-provoking tour of his predilections....

©2021 Lemony Snicket (P)2021 Recorded Books
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Excellent short story.

This short story was a pleasant surprise. I haven't laughed so much in a long time. Excellent.

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Loved the narration

Fantastic book, even better narration. Would be keen on buying this narrator's work in the future.

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woohoo

he's back......
brilliantly bonkers perfectly told by Patrick
Warburton.....I hope we get some more .

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Brilliant

If you enjoyed A Series of Unfortunate Events you'll enjoy this too. The brilliant narration by Patrick Warburton really fits the tone of the story.

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Very good story and narration

This was a very good narration by Patrick Warburton it’s a pity that he hasn’t done any more. The story was lifted from a simple reading by his delivery and makes other narrators seem a little flat in comparison.

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really enjoyed this Lemony Snicket story.

it is meandering and amusing and lyrical but comes smoothly back its philosophical points and Patrick Warburton is an excellent narrator for Lemony Snicket books (and TV series)

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Patrick Warburton Perfection!

This is an unusual book without the usual type of linear storyline. Instead, there is a loose plot with many, many, meandering diversions and asides. These are frequently funny and usually thought provoking.
Patrick Warburton’s narration marries with this perfectly and gives the book an incredibly charming and listenable quality. His voice is somehow soothing and intensely relaxing, yet always animated and entertaining.
I love his performance and have listened to and enjoyed this unique book multiple times. Highly recommended!

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Loved it

Absolutely loved it, I have listened to it at least 7 times. The narrator and the author are a perfect match

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Brilliant narrator, story was okay.

Patrick Warburton needs to read more books for audible, especially ones written by Lemony Snicket. I really enjoyed listening to him. Story was okay, found myself laughing at certain parts and slightly bored in other parts. I would recommend it purely for Patrick Warburton.

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Couldn’t finish it

I couldn’t finish this book. It just made no sense to me at all. I normally really like this author’s work, but not this book. I usually persevere with books until the end but not this book!

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