Flowers in the Attic and Petals in the Wind
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Re: Flowers in the Attic and Petals in the Wind
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That actually made me laugh out loudMrsAmyM wrote:I did a book report on this in fifth grade. Needless to say, it did not go over well with my teacher.
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I think Petals on the Wind was but not really anything after. Personal opinion thoughsalberson 10 wrote:I read Flowers in the Attic when I was younger and loved it but not the movie adaptation- haven't read the sequel--- is it worth the read??
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I don't think I could be able to put myself through reading the series ever again but it was an experience.
Flowers in the Attic was the best of the series that I read, it had the best writing and overall plot.
As the series went on the storyline became a bit more ridiculous and gross.
I got to the 3rd or 4th book in the series and finally had to stop because I couldn't take the disgust I felt while reading anymore.
I don't think this is a strong series and I'm surprised my mother suggested the series to me when i was 12.
I think this is for those that are older and I think the first book Flowers in the Attic stands well enough on its own.
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I stopped after the third as well. In addition to the storyline really stretching the imagination, the "gross" parts no longer seemed to matter to plot and just felt like they were there for shock value. I would still say Petals on the Wind is a decent read.mandap24 wrote: Flowers in the Attic was the best of the series that I read, it had the best writing and overall plot.
As the series went on the storyline became a bit more ridiculous and gross.
I got to the 3rd or 4th book in the series and finally had to stop because I couldn't take the disgust I felt while reading anymore.
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Is it true, that VC Andrews books are marketed to the YA crowd? Her stories are so disturbing and lurid. Not appropriate for teens at all, in my opinion.
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They are in the Horror section at my bookstore. I know I wouldnt let my 12 yr old daughter read them!Charlotte Reese wrote:I haven't read these books but I read "My Sweet Audrina" by the same author, VC Andrews, when I was in my early teens. I thought it was a horror/thriller novel and then I found out it was...not. It scarred me for life. LOL
Is it true, that VC Andrews books are marketed to the YA crowd? Her stories are so disturbing and lurid. Not appropriate for teens at all, in my opinion.
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