The Hostile Hospital (A Series of Unfortunate Events #8) | Lemony Snicket

If you are looking for a book filled with joy, laughter, and happy endings, I must regretfully inform you that The Hostile Hospital is not that book. In fact, it is a miserable tale about three unfortunate orphans—Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire—who find themselves on the run from the authorities, falsely accused of a crime they did not commit.

Seeking refuge in Heimlich Hospital, the Baudelaires hope to uncover the truth about the mysterious V.F.D. and the secrets hidden in the hospital’s records. But their hopes are quickly dashed when Count Olaf and his sinister associates arrive, bringing treachery, disguise, and a truly terrifying surgical procedure into the mix. Before long, Violet is in terrible danger, Klaus and Sunny must attempt a daring rescue, and the entire hospital is at risk of going up in flames—which is just as dreadful as it sounds.

With distressing situations, suspicious medical professionals, and absolutely no good fortune in sight, The Hostile Hospital is yet another unpleasant chapter in the Baudelaire orphans’ tragic tale. You have been warned.