Garden of Shadows by V.C. Andrews

Garden of Shadows

Dollanganger #5

V.C. Andrews

376 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction thriller dark reflective fast-paced
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Description

Relating the events that led to those in the popular horror series that began with "Flowers in the Attic," this novel introduces the young, dashing Malcolm Foxworth and his new wife, Olivia, and reveals why they became evil.

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Moods

dark 95%
tense 56%
emotional 52%
sad 45%
mysterious 43%
challenging 23%
reflective 8%
hopeful 4%
adventurous 2%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 20%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 29% | Yes: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.62

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