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Secrets in the Attic

V.C. Andrews
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Secrets in the Attic

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2007

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V.C. Andrews

Secrets in the Attic

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Gothic Literature

Dramatic Literature

Horror & Suspense
Setting

Virginia • 1990s

Topic
Trauma & Abuse
Publication Year

2007

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In V.C. Andrews' Secrets in the Attic, a young woman named Karen discovers unsettling details about her friend Zipporah when a series of events unveils hidden truths. As she navigates conflicting emotions and dark secrets, Karen must confront the reality of the past and its impact on their lives.

Mysterious

Dark

Suspenseful

Unnerving

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.1

4,612 ratings

65%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Secrets in the Attic by V.C. Andrews is a suspenseful tale that intrigues with its mysterious plot and atmospheric setting. Readers appreciate its engaging storytelling and unexpected twists. However, some find the characters lacking depth and the narrative predictable at times. Despite some shortcomings, the book offers a compelling read for fans of the genre.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Secrets in the Attic?

A reader who enjoys Secrets in the Attic by V.C. Andrews likely appreciates suspenseful family dramas with dark secrets, similar to those in Flowers in the Attic by the same author. Fans of intricate plots in Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn may also find it compelling.

4.1

4,612 ratings

65%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Gothic Literature

Dramatic Literature

Horror & Suspense
Setting

Virginia • 1990s

Topic
Trauma & Abuse
Publication Year

2007

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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