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A review by duketal
Flowers in the Attic by V.C. Andrews
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Slow to start but a good read
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and was left feeling hallow at the end after the many twists and turns the book took.
I had trouble getting into the book, as it had a monotonous and stretched rhythm, mimicking the slow passing of time in the attic. However, after coming to terms with this slow crawl through the days, I was pulled into the pitiful and upsetting lives of these long neglected children.
I ended up really empathising with the characters and their plight. When they were betrayed I also felt that keenly. My anger towards certain characters was palpable.
An interesting and chilling read
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and was left feeling hallow at the end after the many twists and turns the book took.
I had trouble getting into the book, as it had a monotonous and stretched rhythm, mimicking the slow passing of time in the attic. However, after coming to terms with this slow crawl through the days, I was pulled into the pitiful and upsetting lives of these long neglected children.
I ended up really empathising with the characters and their plight. When they were betrayed I also felt that keenly. My anger towards certain characters was palpable.
An interesting and chilling read
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest, Abandonment, Domestic abuse, Confinement, Child death, and Child abuse