47 pages • 1 hour read
400
Novel • Fiction
Foxworth Hall • 1950s
1979
YA
18+ years
Flowers In The Attic by V. C. Andrews follows the Dollanganger siblings, Cathy, Chris, Cory, and Carrie, who are confined to an attic by their mother Corrine and their strict grandmother after their father's death. As Corrine seeks to regain her parents' favor and inheritance, the children endure years of captivity, during which family secrets and disturbing dynamics emerge. Sensitive topics include incest, abuse, and neglect.
Dark
Unnerving
Mysterious
Melancholic
Bittersweet
227,988 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Flowers In The Attic by V. C. Andrews is a polarizing Gothic novel. Praised for its compelling and suspenseful narrative, it keeps readers intrigued. However, some criticize its disturbing themes and flat character development. Despite this, it remains a gripping yet controversial read that resonates with many fans of dark family dramas.
A reader who revels in dark, gothic family sagas with complex emotional relationships will be captivated by Flowers In The Attic by V. C. Andrews. Fans of Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre will find its blend of suspense and twisted romance appealing.
227,988 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
400
Novel • Fiction
Foxworth Hall • 1950s
1979
YA
18+ years
Continue your reading experience
Subscribe now to unlock the rest of this Study Guide plus our full library, which features expert-written summaries and analyses of 8,000+ additional titles.