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Petals on the Wind by V.C. Andrews

10 reviews

morgue666's review against another edition

challenging dark tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

felt like i was in bizarro world whilst reading this when i turned to my girlfriend and said ‘at this point i would much rather cathy be with her middle aged benefactor or brother than her husband’.

i’m glad paul sheffield and julian marquet died they had to pay for their crimes.

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vivparr's review against another edition

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challenging dark mysterious reflective sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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madelinequinnee's review against another edition

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dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I am really enjoying this series, and cannot wait to read the next book

This was just as sad and heartbreaking as Flowers In The Attic, but perhaps even more so because it shows how difficult it is to let go of the past and trauma from childhood.

I’m glad Cathy managed to eventually get revenge on her mother, even if it didn’t work out how she originally intended it to.

Overall I think this was an excellent sequel to a brilliant first novel!

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iriswubben's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

3.5

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dakotach7's review against another edition

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fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

This book had a lot going on, similarly to the first book. The writing was also as beautiful as the first book. Also, I think Cathy could have alternatively gone to live in a nunnery and half of her problems would have gone away - seriously, every man in this book is predatory and terrible basically. Although the end of this book was VERY satisfying after the first book.

Essentially, Bart and Julian were the worst of the men in this book, abusive in every manner. Not really sad honestly that they both died lol? And Paul was... less offensive, but still, erm, very weird, for going after Cathy at the age she was. Chris had his unsettling moments as well.

Although, towards the end, Cathy confronting her mother made it all worth it honestly. It was sooo satisfying watching her tear her mother down in front of everyone, especially when Corrine insisted on victimising herself.

Ultimately, I don't know how I feel about this. Did I enjoy reading this? Not always necessarily. Will I continue on to the next book? Probably. Call it morbid curiosity lol.

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