THE HOSTILE HOSPITAL

Potential disaster lurks around every corner in this continuation of the always hilarious, often scary saga of the four Baudelaire children. This time the hugely popular series takes the children to the Heimlich Hospital, from which they must escape. Tim Curry is in his element performing Lemony Snicket. He offers abundant vocal impersonations, including real-sounding children; the excitement of squeaks, screams, and groans; and then, soothingly, a clear, warm narrative voice. Ideal for children and parents with imagination and a sense of the absurd. A.C.S. (c) AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine [Published: OCT/NOV 02]