Flowers in the Attic by V.C. Andrews

Flowers in the Attic

Dollanganger #1

V.C. Andrews

412 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction thriller mysterious medium-paced

Description

Chris, Cathy, and the twins are to be kept hidden until their grandfather dies so that their mother will receive a sizeable inheritance, however, years pass and terrifying things occur as the four children grow up in their one room prison.

Community Reviews Summary of 11,407 reviews

Moods

dark 96%
sad 68%
tense 58%
emotional 57%
mysterious 40%
challenging 30%
reflective 9%
hopeful 4%
adventurous 3%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 33%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 39% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 49% | No: 25% | Yes: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.57

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...