I read Flowers in the Attic years and years ago, very much liked it, but, for some reason never read the others. All her books were hugely popular in America seen millions of copies of the paperbacks in book and thrift stores over the years.
I'd say you aren't missing out on much if you only read the first. I enjoy the books though, and if you want some easy entertainment then they are really good, even when they are silly.
@@JoshuaJClarkeKelsall thinking back about those books, think I started the 2d book in series, but never finished it, didn’t hold my attention, but then I have read a ton of books over my life, hard to remember 😀😀
I dnf. I wanted to finish the book, but I just couldn't. If it was only told from Jory's pov than it would have been fine. But I couldn't read Bart's pov. I've never hated a character more than that kid. I'd say Bart was worse than Malcolm. I also couldn't stand how acted like a 4 year old, when he's supposed to be 10.
I’ve always felt that Bart senior was Cathy’s truest love. I felt like after all her other loves were gone she gives up fighting Chris and realizes she’s not going to find whatever she’s been looking for so she decides that he’ll be most happy if he can finally be with her and she does love him so she decides it’s time to try to make him happy and try to give him what he wants.
I don't know. The way things go in the next book especially, I think Cathy does come to truly love Chris. That said, it could also be a matter of realising that she has no other option than to stick with her brother. Interesting point! :)
Heather Graham was perfect for the role of the wicked regretful grandmother who never learns her lesson. I haven't read the book since like 1989 but I thought in the novel Bart really is crazy, not just being gaslighted by John Amos?
Yeah she did a good job, even if there were some problems with the show as a whole (in my view). For me, I find Bart more sympathetic in this book, but that might be because I read this and Seeds of Yesterday back to back. I find some of Bart's behaviour in this book more understandable, because he is really obviously the black sheep of his family. Whereas in Seeds of Yesterday, he is a total monster, and this also makes little sense from a character development perspective, since most of the issues that plague him in that book are resolved in this one. So for me, I don't mind Bart as much in this book, but I can't stand him in the next one.
Yes, with my own two eyes. Sorry if I misspoke about some plot event, I suppose you remember every single fact about a book upon the first reading, do you? 🤣
@@JoshuaJClarkeKelsall not at all. But I'm also not giving a review about a book and don't bother to check parentage or hair and eye color of a main character.
Jory is Julian's son not Chris's
Jory was not born of incest, he is a product of Cathy's marriage to Julian, which was toxic.
These books need to be 10-part mini-series on tubi or Netflix.
I was soooo obsessed with VC Andrews as a teen. Often have thought about re-reading…love that you are reviewing these. 📚 ❤
@@sorkiemernie I preferred the Heaven series, at least the first two books.
I read Flowers in the Attic years and years ago, very much liked it, but, for some reason never read the others. All her books were hugely popular in America seen millions of copies of the paperbacks in book and thrift stores over the years.
I'd say you aren't missing out on much if you only read the first. I enjoy the books though, and if you want some easy entertainment then they are really good, even when they are silly.
@@JoshuaJClarkeKelsall thinking back about those books, think I started the 2d book in series, but never finished it, didn’t hold my attention, but then I have read a ton of books over my life, hard to remember 😀😀
Love VCA. If There Be Thorns is one of my least favorites though. I like Seeds of Yesterday a lot too.
I dnf. I wanted to finish the book, but I just couldn't. If it was only told from Jory's pov than it would have been fine. But I couldn't read Bart's pov. I've never hated a character more than that kid. I'd say Bart was worse than Malcolm. I also couldn't stand how acted like a 4 year old, when he's supposed to be 10.
I agree with that, it dose keep the series fresh , but I understand the divide on the novel
I’ve always felt that Bart senior was Cathy’s truest love. I felt like after all her other loves were gone she gives up fighting Chris and realizes she’s not going to find whatever she’s been looking for so she decides that he’ll be most happy if he can finally be with her and she does love him so she decides it’s time to try to make him happy and try to give him what he wants.
I don't know. The way things go in the next book especially, I think Cathy does come to truly love Chris. That said, it could also be a matter of realising that she has no other option than to stick with her brother. Interesting point! :)
Heather Graham was perfect for the role of the wicked regretful grandmother who never learns her lesson.
I haven't read the book since like 1989 but I thought in the novel Bart really is crazy, not just being gaslighted by John Amos?
Yeah she did a good job, even if there were some problems with the show as a whole (in my view). For me, I find Bart more sympathetic in this book, but that might be because I read this and Seeds of Yesterday back to back. I find some of Bart's behaviour in this book more understandable, because he is really obviously the black sheep of his family. Whereas in Seeds of Yesterday, he is a total monster, and this also makes little sense from a character development perspective, since most of the issues that plague him in that book are resolved in this one. So for me, I don't mind Bart as much in this book, but I can't stand him in the next one.
Did you even read the book???
Yes, with my own two eyes. Sorry if I misspoke about some plot event, I suppose you remember every single fact about a book upon the first reading, do you? 🤣
@@JoshuaJClarkeKelsall not at all. But I'm also not giving a review about a book and don't bother to check parentage or hair and eye color of a main character.