NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES In the tradition of great storytellers; from Dickens to Dahl; comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent; hilarious and deftly crafted. Never before has a tale of three likeable and unfortunate children been quite so enchanting; or quite so uproariously unhappy. Violet; Klaus; and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children. They are charming; and resourceful; and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately; they are exceptionally unlucky. In the first two books alone; the three youngsters encounter a greedy and repulsive villain; itchy clothing; a disastrous fire; a plot to steal their fortune; a lumpy bed; a deadly serpent; a large brass reading lamp; a long knife; and a terrible odor.