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3.2 AVERAGE
3.2 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
"The Umbrella Lady" didn't quite hit the mark for me. Perhaps as it wasn’t the original authors work and only a ghost writer as I am a fan of most of V.C Andrews work. It had its moments, but overall, the pacing felt a bit sluggish, and I found myself losing interest at times. The atmospheric setting was a plus, but the story itself didn't quite live up to my expectations. While the characters were decently crafted, they didn't stand out as particularly memorable. I’m hoping the second book is an improvement with more development. If you're into slower-paced mysteries, this might be worth a shot, but it didn't fully win me over.
Very typical story line for V.C. Andrews and predictable but as some who was reading Flowers in the attic at 9 or 10 It was like talking to an old friend.
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
This was my first VC Andrews novel. Of course, I remember Flowers in the Attic growing up. I remember my mom telling me I wasn’t allowed to watch the movie (which she rarely said, so of course, I had to watch it). But I had never actually read a VC Andrews book until today.
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It was a good story. Kept my attention. Wrapped up nicely. It cute in an odd way.
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It was a good story. Kept my attention. Wrapped up nicely. It cute in an odd way.
Once you start, you won’t want to stop until you finish. The Umbrella Lady will capture you, drag you in, and keep you mesmerized until the end, leaving you with wanting more.
Derick Anders and his eight year old daughter, Saffron are about to start anew after a tragic fire destroys their home, possessions, and Derick’s wife, Lindsey.
Left sitting on a bench at the train station while her father leaves to get refreshments and supplies, Saffron is left stranded until the umbrella lady (aka Mazy Dazy,) appears and convinces Saffron to seek shelter at her home. What is supposed to be a few hours, ends up to be years with the mystery disappearance of Saffron’s father remaining unsolved.
I really enjoyed The Umbrella Lady inasmuch as the character development of Mazy and Saffron is intriguing to say the least. Mazy the eccentric, Saffron the naive, and Derick the enigma. All of these characters play out well into a puzzle of a novel that will keep you guessing until the end. Full of plot twists and turns, it is a must read for mystery and V. C. Andrews fans. Five stars.
I received a digital ARC from Gallery Books through NetGalley. The review herein is completely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions.
Derick Anders and his eight year old daughter, Saffron are about to start anew after a tragic fire destroys their home, possessions, and Derick’s wife, Lindsey.
Left sitting on a bench at the train station while her father leaves to get refreshments and supplies, Saffron is left stranded until the umbrella lady (aka Mazy Dazy,) appears and convinces Saffron to seek shelter at her home. What is supposed to be a few hours, ends up to be years with the mystery disappearance of Saffron’s father remaining unsolved.
I really enjoyed The Umbrella Lady inasmuch as the character development of Mazy and Saffron is intriguing to say the least. Mazy the eccentric, Saffron the naive, and Derick the enigma. All of these characters play out well into a puzzle of a novel that will keep you guessing until the end. Full of plot twists and turns, it is a must read for mystery and V. C. Andrews fans. Five stars.
I received a digital ARC from Gallery Books through NetGalley. The review herein is completely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions.
3.5 Rounded up. Not a bad read as it was probably done by a ghostwriter. A little twisty and wicked, but some parts were a little repetitive and slow going. I did keep at it as I was eager to find out how Saffron's story will play out. I will definitely continue with the second book.