I actually liked this "Dark Fantasy/Grotesque" book much more than James and the Giant Peach and Coraline. But I feel like it doesn't fit into the category. Even though the situation is bad, it is a real life situation that is not uncommon. (not necessarily the tricked-into-marriage bit) But everyday children become orphans and experience horrible and life altering situations.
I think that James and the Giant Peach fit very well with the "Grotesque" element. The squishing of the aunts gave me that 'Yuck!' reaction. And Coraline was definitely "Dark Fiction" - I had to close my closet door to fall asleep after reading it. But I do not feel like Bad Beginings fits well. It has some scary elements, but no more than the Harry Potter books.
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