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Seeds of Yesterday

V.C. Andrews
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Seeds of Yesterday

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1990

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V.C. Andrews

Seeds of Yesterday

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1990
Book Details
Pages

408

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Gothic Literature

Dramatic Literature

Horror & Suspense
Setting

Foxworth Hall • 1980s

Publication Year

1990

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Seeds of Yesterday by V.C. Andrews follows the continuing saga of the Dollanganger family as they confront family secrets, deceit, and the consequences of past actions. The narrative explores themes of identity, betrayal, and redemption, as family members face their intertwining destinies and struggle to break free from their haunting legacy.

Dark

Mysterious

Unnerving

Melancholic

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.2

43,503 ratings

64%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Seeds of Yesterday by V.C. Andrews continues the Dollanganger series, maintaining its gothic and suspenseful atmosphere. Readers appreciate Andrews' evocative writing and intricate plotting, while others find the narrative repetitive and the character development lacking. Fans of the series may appreciate the resolution of ongoing family drama, though newcomers might struggle with context.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Seeds of Yesterday?

Readers who relish dark family sagas, gothic suspense, and intense drama will enjoy Seeds of Yesterday by V.C. Andrews. Fans of Flowers in the Attic and works by authors like Daphne du Maurier or Gillian Flynn, which explore complex familial relationships and hidden secrets, will find this novel captivating.

4.2

43,503 ratings

64%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

408

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Gothic Literature

Dramatic Literature

Horror & Suspense
Setting

Foxworth Hall • 1980s

Publication Year

1990

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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