
Flowers in the Attic by V.C. Andrews is a disturbing and eerie story about four siblings who are hidden away in an attic by their mother. The plot revolves around the children's struggles with growing up, finding love, and dealing with abuse and neglect while trapped in the attic. The writing style is described as easy to read, yet the subject matter of the book is unsettling and controversial, touching on themes of incest, murder, and betrayal.
Many readers find the book captivating and addictive, with a plot that keeps them engaged and emotionally invested in the characters. The author, V.C. Andrews, is praised for her ability to create a dark and twisted story that resonates with readers, making them empathize with the characters' plight despite the disturbing events that unfold in the narrative.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
The book has high content warnings due to themes of incest, child abuse, neglect, and psychological trauma.
Has Romance?
Romance is present but it is deeply intertwined with the themes of abuse and incest.
From The Publisher:
Celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the enduring gothic masterpiece Flowers in the Attic-the unforgettable forbidden love story that earned V.C. Andrews a fiercely devoted fan base and became an international cult classic.
At the top of the stairs there are four secrets hidden-blond, innocent, and fighting for their lives…
They were a perfect and beautiful family-until a heartbreaking tragedy shattered their happiness. Now, for the sake of an inheritance that will ensure their future, the children must be hidden away out of sight, as if they never existed. They are kept in the attic of their grandmother's labyrinthine mansion, isolated and alone. As the visits from their seemingly unconcerned mother slowly dwindle, the four children grow ever closer and depend upon one another to survive both this cramped world and their cruel grandmother. A suspenseful and thrilling tale of family, greed, murder, and forbidden love, Flowers in the Attic is the unputdownable first novel of the epic Dollanganger family saga.
The Dollanganger series includes: Flowers in the Attic, Petals in the Wind, If There Be Thorns, Seeds of Yesterday, Garden of Shadows, Beneath the Attic, and Out of the Attic.
Ratings (80)
Incredible (15) | |
Loved It (32) | |
Liked It (20) | |
It Was OK (8) | |
Did Not Like (4) | |
Hated It (1) |
Reader Stats (153):
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Currently Reading (2) | |
Want To Read (49) | |
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1 comment(s)
Very messed up book. I can’t even say much or I’ll spoil it. But there’s so many twist and turns that makes the story interesting.
About the Author:
One of the most popular authors of all time, V.C. Andrews® has been a bestselling phenomenon since the publication of Flowers in the Attic, first in the renowned Dollanganger family series, which includes Petals on the Wind, If There Be Thorns, Seeds of Yesterday, and Garden of Shadows. The family saga continues with Christopher's Diary: Secrets of Foxworth, Christopher's Diary: Echoes of Dollanganger, and Secret Brother, as well as Beneath the Attic, Out of the Attic, and Shadows of Foxworth as part of the fortieth anniversary celebration. There are more than ninety V.C. Andrews novels, which have sold over 107 million copies worldwide and have been translated into twenty-five foreign languages. Join the conversation about the world of V.C. Andrews at Facebook.com/OfficialVCAndrews.
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