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very good, 29 Apr 2000
crystal is an orphen and all she wants is a family to call her own then when she gets odopted by Karl +Thelma a shocking tragedy occurs!
Excellent, 23 May 1999
This book was utterly amazing. A real twist in the tale in the end and i can't wait until i read the rest in the series.
A heartbreaking tragedy., 22 May 1999
Crystal is an orphan but all that changes when the Morrises come to rescue her. Crystal quickly finds her self into another world. a world full of love, hope and courage. This is the second in the orphans series. I read 'Butterfly' before reading 'Crystal' and I think that both are equally good. I like the way the story is written from Crystal's point of view which makes it interesting. I was really disgusted at Thelma - Crystal's new Mum. How could she be more interested in television soap operas than in real life! However V.C. Andrews describes her character well. I actually felt sorry for Thelma. I think that she was a loving character but hid the fact and escaped her fears through TV. Crystal's character is truly amazing. I think that she was extremely brave and never once lost hope. She even never lost hope for Thelma. she was determined to get Thelma away from her 'over the top' fasination with the TV soap operas. I just couldn't put this book down which I was quite suprised because I am not really a fan of mini series. But this miniseries did impress me. If you want a good read you should read this!
an excellent read, I just couln't put the book down., 22 Feb 1999
An excellent new series .I like the short format and found I could easily read the book in a day. Good story lines Virginia herself would be proud.Keep up the good work.
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very good, 29 Apr 2000
crystal is an orphen and all she wants is a family to call her own then when she gets odopted by Karl +Thelma a shocking tragedy occurs! Excellent, 23 May 1999
This book was utterly amazing. A real twist in the tale in the end and i can't wait until i read the rest in the series. A heartbreaking tragedy., 22 May 1999
Crystal is an orphan but all that changes when the Morrises come to rescue her. Crystal quickly finds her self into another world. a world full of love, hope and courage. This is the second in the orphans series. I read 'Butterfly' before reading 'Crystal' and I think that both are equally good. I like the way the story is written from Crystal's point of view which makes it interesting. I was really disgusted at Thelma - Crystal's new Mum. How could she be more interested in television soap operas than in real life! However V.C. Andrews describes her character well. I actually felt sorry for Thelma. I think that she was a loving character but hid the fact and escaped her fears through TV. Crystal's character is truly amazing. I think that she was extremely brave and never once lost hope. She even never lost hope for Thelma. she was determined to get Thelma away from her 'over the top' fasination with the TV soap operas. I just couldn't put this book down which I was quite suprised because I am not really a fan of mini series. But this miniseries did impress me. If you want a good read you should read this! an excellent read, I just couln't put the book down., 22 Feb 1999
An excellent new series .I like the short format and found I could easily read the book in a day. Good story lines Virginia herself would be proud.Keep up the good work. Brilliant ending!, 02 Aug 2007
Having read the previous three books i much anticipated this last book in the series, and it didnt fail to dissapoint! At various stages of the book, i felt an enormous range of emotions eg, anxious (for Bart to get rid of Joel), sad (when Jory became disabled and Melodie leaves him), and happiness (at the birth of Jory and Melodie's twins). Its a must read, and gives an insight into how the characters' personalities have changed, or not changed, over time. a glorious finale, 24 Oct 2005
This marks the finale of the Dollanganger series by VC Andrews. And it was a brilliant finish. Tragic yes, but they seemed to have overcome the conflicts that haunted them...Chris and Cathy I mean. Despite the not so good prequels to it (with the exception of Flowers in the Attic), it made interest in the series rise again. Tragic story but well worth the read, 17 Jul 2004
Never has a book touched my heart the way Seeds of Yesterday has. It is the most fantastic, well written and upsetting, tragic story I have ever read. As I came towards the end of the book I was in floods of tears. When you read this book and the others it actually feels like you feel all of the emotions the characters feel. I definitely recommend this book and all of the others.
Seeds of yesterday, 17 Dec 2003
Like most of Virginia Andrews books, seeds of tomorrow is sometimes predictable. However, I couldn't put it down! She had a talent for making most stories unmissable.This one is no different.
A great finale, 31 Jul 2002
A fantastic finale to the "flowers in the attic" series. The most upsetting of the four books and the one that really stays with you. The one bad point is that "petals on the wind" and "if there be thorns" are not as good and have to be read to really to enjoy this final book. Nevertheless, if you enjoyed Flowers in the attic and long to know what happens after then the saga is thrilling and exciting. But prepare for a major change in the attitude of the children as they grow up.
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Customer Reviews
very good, 29 Apr 2000
crystal is an orphen and all she wants is a family to call her own then when she gets odopted by Karl +Thelma a shocking tragedy occurs! Excellent, 23 May 1999
This book was utterly amazing. A real twist in the tale in the end and i can't wait until i read the rest in the series. A heartbreaking tragedy., 22 May 1999
Crystal is an orphan but all that changes when the Morrises come to rescue her. Crystal quickly finds her self into another world. a world full of love, hope and courage. This is the second in the orphans series. I read 'Butterfly' before reading 'Crystal' and I think that both are equally good. I like the way the story is written from Crystal's point of view which makes it interesting. I was really disgusted at Thelma - Crystal's new Mum. How could she be more interested in television soap operas than in real life! However V.C. Andrews describes her character well. I actually felt sorry for Thelma. I think that she was a loving character but hid the fact and escaped her fears through TV. Crystal's character is truly amazing. I think that she was extremely brave and never once lost hope. She even never lost hope for Thelma. she was determined to get Thelma away from her 'over the top' fasination with the TV soap operas. I just couldn't put this book down which I was quite suprised because I am not really a fan of mini series. But this miniseries did impress me. If you want a good read you should read this! an excellent read, I just couln't put the book down., 22 Feb 1999
An excellent new series .I like the short format and found I could easily read the book in a day. Good story lines Virginia herself would be proud.Keep up the good work. Brilliant ending!, 02 Aug 2007
Having read the previous three books i much anticipated this last book in the series, and it didnt fail to dissapoint! At various stages of the book, i felt an enormous range of emotions eg, anxious (for Bart to get rid of Joel), sad (when Jory became disabled and Melodie leaves him), and happiness (at the birth of Jory and Melodie's twins). Its a must read, and gives an insight into how the characters' personalities have changed, or not changed, over time. a glorious finale, 24 Oct 2005
This marks the finale of the Dollanganger series by VC Andrews. And it was a brilliant finish. Tragic yes, but they seemed to have overcome the conflicts that haunted them...Chris and Cathy I mean. Despite the not so good prequels to it (with the exception of Flowers in the Attic), it made interest in the series rise again. Tragic story but well worth the read, 17 Jul 2004
Never has a book touched my heart the way Seeds of Yesterday has. It is the most fantastic, well written and upsetting, tragic story I have ever read. As I came towards the end of the book I was in floods of tears. When you read this book and the others it actually feels like you feel all of the emotions the characters feel. I definitely recommend this book and all of the others.
Seeds of yesterday, 17 Dec 2003
Like most of Virginia Andrews books, seeds of tomorrow is sometimes predictable. However, I couldn't put it down! She had a talent for making most stories unmissable.This one is no different.
A great finale, 31 Jul 2002
A fantastic finale to the "flowers in the attic" series. The most upsetting of the four books and the one that really stays with you. The one bad point is that "petals on the wind" and "if there be thorns" are not as good and have to be read to really to enjoy this final book. Nevertheless, if you enjoyed Flowers in the attic and long to know what happens after then the saga is thrilling and exciting. But prepare for a major change in the attitude of the children as they grow up.
Gripping story of family deception and cruelty. , 27 Jul 2008
The Dollengangers were the perfect family. All American good looks, golden hair, close relationships and comfortable living. The death of a father throws the four children into a whole new world when their mother drags them to a lavish mansion to win back the love of a dying father who cast her aside for marrying her half-uncle - for winning back his love means winning back a very large inheritance which will ensure a very comfortable living for the rest of her existance.
The plan for Corinne Dollanganger to gain back the love of her father means hiding the fact she ever had children, meaning Cathy, Chris, Cory and Carrie are to live locked in a bedroom with a secret entrance up to a wonderfully huge attic which is to become their playground and at the same time, their prison.
Cathy recounts the story as she and her siblings struggle to cling onto hope and promises while enduring the cruelty, the neglect and the emotional torment of being locked in the same rooms as time progresses.
An incredibly moving and gripping story that will leave you begging for more.
Pretty poor, 24 Jul 2008
I saw the movie, and then decided to read the book. I found it to be poorly written and unrealistic. I can swallow the bit about the woman being rejected by her parents, but then to come back and hide the kids in a cellar is where the wheels fall off. What about the servants? I could forgive the author expecting me to stretch my imagination and be somewhat gullible, but the writing is very poor. The sequel is even worse. Not impressed
great book, 15 Jan 2008
This was the first 'grown up' book i ever read and must have read it at least 10 times. It is fantastic and you just cant seem to put it down!!! even when you know what will happen next.
It changed my views on reading!, 10 Jan 2008
I can't tell you much more than the other people who have written reviews. What I can say is that I chose this book in my last year of school to do a report on. I hated reading and it was one of the shortest on the list. Now, 6 years later I can get through a book in a couple of days! I love reading and bringing the stories to life with my imagination and it is all thanks to this book, once I finished this I read pretty much all of Virginia Andrews' work and then explored different genres (i love crime novels!). It is a wonderful story and I recommend it to everyone!
A favorite!, 18 Aug 2007
I read this book when it was first published and loved it. I have read it at least twice since and as it has been a few years since the last time I am thinking of reading it again. I was in that attic with them.
It is an easy book to read, not to many fine details that take you away from the main story but enough to keep you turning the pages. Dont bother with the film if you ever come across it, it was total rubbish, nothing like the book at all.
Read it, you wont be dissapointed.
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Secrets of the Morning
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Customer Reviews
very good, 29 Apr 2000
crystal is an orphen and all she wants is a family to call her own then when she gets odopted by Karl +Thelma a shocking tragedy occurs! Excellent, 23 May 1999
This book was utterly amazing. A real twist in the tale in the end and i can't wait until i read the rest in the series. A heartbreaking tragedy., 22 May 1999
Crystal is an orphan but all that changes when the Morrises come to rescue her. Crystal quickly finds her self into another world. a world full of love, hope and courage. This is the second in the orphans series. I read 'Butterfly' before reading 'Crystal' and I think that both are equally good. I like the way the story is written from Crystal's point of view which makes it interesting. I was really disgusted at Thelma - Crystal's new Mum. How could she be more interested in television soap operas than in real life! However V.C. Andrews describes her character well. I actually felt sorry for Thelma. I think that she was a loving character but hid the fact and escaped her fears through TV. Crystal's character is truly amazing. I think that she was extremely brave and never once lost hope. She even never lost hope for Thelma. she was determined to get Thelma away from her 'over the top' fasination with the TV soap operas. I just couldn't put this book down which I was quite suprised because I am not really a fan of mini series. But this miniseries did impress me. If you want a good read you should read this! an excellent read, I just couln't put the book down., 22 Feb 1999
An excellent new series .I like the short format and found I could easily read the book in a day. Good story lines Virginia herself would be proud.Keep up the good work. Brilliant ending!, 02 Aug 2007
Having read the previous three books i much anticipated this last book in the series, and it didnt fail to dissapoint! At various stages of the book, i felt an enormous range of emotions eg, anxious (for Bart to get rid of Joel), sad (when Jory became disabled and Melodie leaves him), and happiness (at the birth of Jory and Melodie's twins). Its a must read, and gives an insight into how the characters' personalities have changed, or not changed, over time. a glorious finale, 24 Oct 2005
This marks the finale of the Dollanganger series by VC Andrews. And it was a brilliant finish. Tragic yes, but they seemed to have overcome the conflicts that haunted them...Chris and Cathy I mean. Despite the not so good prequels to it (with the exception of Flowers in the Attic), it made interest in the series rise again. Tragic story but well worth the read, 17 Jul 2004
Never has a book touched my heart the way Seeds of Yesterday has. It is the most fantastic, well written and upsetting, tragic story I have ever read. As I came towards the end of the book I was in floods of tears. When you read this book and the others it actually feels like you feel all of the emotions the characters feel. I definitely recommend this book and all of the others.
Seeds of yesterday, 17 Dec 2003
Like most of Virginia Andrews books, seeds of tomorrow is sometimes predictable. However, I couldn't put it down! She had a talent for making most stories unmissable.This one is no different.
A great finale, 31 Jul 2002
A fantastic finale to the "flowers in the attic" series. The most upsetting of the four books and the one that really stays with you. The one bad point is that "petals on the wind" and "if there be thorns" are not as good and have to be read to really to enjoy this final book. Nevertheless, if you enjoyed Flowers in the attic and long to know what happens after then the saga is thrilling and exciting. But prepare for a major change in the attitude of the children as they grow up.
Gripping story of family deception and cruelty. , 27 Jul 2008
The Dollengangers were the perfect family. All American good looks, golden hair, close relationships and comfortable living. The death of a father throws the four children into a whole new world when their mother drags them to a lavish mansion to win back the love of a dying father who cast her aside for marrying her half-uncle - for winning back his love means winning back a very large inheritance which will ensure a very comfortable living for the rest of her existance.
The plan for Corinne Dollanganger to gain back the love of her father means hiding the fact she ever had children, meaning Cathy, Chris, Cory and Carrie are to live locked in a bedroom with a secret entrance up to a wonderfully huge attic which is to become their playground and at the same time, their prison.
Cathy recounts the story as she and her siblings struggle to cling onto hope and promises while enduring the cruelty, the neglect and the emotional torment of being locked in the same rooms as time progresses.
An incredibly moving and gripping story that will leave you begging for more.
Pretty poor, 24 Jul 2008
I saw the movie, and then decided to read the book. I found it to be poorly written and unrealistic. I can swallow the bit about the woman being rejected by her parents, but then to come back and hide the kids in a cellar is where the wheels fall off. What about the servants? I could forgive the author expecting me to stretch my imagination and be somewhat gullible, but the writing is very poor. The sequel is even worse. Not impressed
great book, 15 Jan 2008
This was the first 'grown up' book i ever read and must have read it at least 10 times. It is fantastic and you just cant seem to put it down!!! even when you know what will happen next.
It changed my views on reading!, 10 Jan 2008
I can't tell you much more than the other people who have written reviews. What I can say is that I chose this book in my last year of school to do a report on. I hated reading and it was one of the shortest on the list. Now, 6 years later I can get through a book in a couple of days! I love reading and bringing the stories to life with my imagination and it is all thanks to this book, once I finished this I read pretty much all of Virginia Andrews' work and then explored different genres (i love crime novels!). It is a wonderful story and I recommend it to everyone!
A favorite!, 18 Aug 2007
I read this book when it was first published and loved it. I have read it at least twice since and as it has been a few years since the last time I am thinking of reading it again. I was in that attic with them.
It is an easy book to read, not to many fine details that take you away from the main story but enough to keep you turning the pages. Dont bother with the film if you ever come across it, it was total rubbish, nothing like the book at all.
Read it, you wont be dissapointed.
OUTSTANDING, 26 Feb 2005
Secrets of the Morning is the second book to the Cutler family saga.
Dawn leaves her new found home to pursue her career as a singer, she attends the Bernhardt school of performing arts, where she is seduced by her tutor Michael Sutton, who then abandons her, alone and pregnant Dawn is whisked away to The Meadows by Grandmother Cutler to live with her Aunts Emily and Charlotte Booth until she gives birth. Made a slave and prisioner by Emily, the only thoughts of happiness in Dawn's life is the arrival of her baby. After the birth tragedy befalls and Dawn must find her baby with the help of her knight in shining armour.
A sequel better then its original, 14 Feb 2003
The second chapter in the Cutler family saga is more in spirit to the old VA style of storeytelling. Like Flowers in the Attic, this has a genuine feeling of dred and darkness which builds into a devestating (though sadly predictable) ending. The characters are more developed this time around, and there is more intelligence and less pathos then the first book - Dawn Cutler is more 'adult' and much more vivid then she was before and the real strength of the book comes from its protaganists strong dialouge. The best in the Cutler saga.
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Customer Reviews
very good, 29 Apr 2000
crystal is an orphen and all she wants is a family to call her own then when she gets odopted by Karl +Thelma a shocking tragedy occurs! Excellent, 23 May 1999
This book was utterly amazing. A real twist in the tale in the end and i can't wait until i read the rest in the series. A heartbreaking tragedy., 22 May 1999
Crystal is an orphan but all that changes when the Morrises come to rescue her. Crystal quickly finds her self into another world. a world full of love, hope and courage. This is the second in the orphans series. I read 'Butterfly' before reading 'Crystal' and I think that both are equally good. I like the way the story is written from Crystal's point of view which makes it interesting. I was really disgusted at Thelma - Crystal's new Mum. How could she be more interested in television soap operas than in real life! However V.C. Andrews describes her character well. I actually felt sorry for Thelma. I think that she was a loving character but hid the fact and escaped her fears through TV. Crystal's character is truly amazing. I think that she was extremely brave and never once lost hope. She even never lost hope for Thelma. she was determined to get Thelma away from her 'over the top' fasination with the TV soap operas. I just couldn't put this book down which I was quite suprised because I am not really a fan of mini series. But this miniseries did impress me. If you want a good read you should read this! an excellent read, I just couln't put the book down., 22 Feb 1999
An excellent new series .I like the short format and found I could easily read the book in a day. Good story lines Virginia herself would be proud.Keep up the good work. Brilliant ending!, 02 Aug 2007
Having read the previous three books i much anticipated this last book in the series, and it didnt fail to dissapoint! At various stages of the book, i felt an enormous range of emotions eg, anxious (for Bart to get rid of Joel), sad (when Jory became disabled and Melodie leaves him), and happiness (at the birth of Jory and Melodie's twins). Its a must read, and gives an insight into how the characters' personalities have changed, or not changed, over time. a glorious finale, 24 Oct 2005
This marks the finale of the Dollanganger series by VC Andrews. And it was a brilliant finish. Tragic yes, but they seemed to have overcome the conflicts that haunted them...Chris and Cathy I mean. Despite the not so good prequels to it (with the exception of Flowers in the Attic), it made interest in the series rise again. Tragic story but well worth the read, 17 Jul 2004
Never has a book touched my heart the way Seeds of Yesterday has. It is the most fantastic, well written and upsetting, tragic story I have ever read. As I came towards the end of the book I was in floods of tears. When you read this book and the others it actually feels like you feel all of the emotions the characters feel. I definitely recommend this book and all of the others.
Seeds of yesterday, 17 Dec 2003
Like most of Virginia Andrews books, seeds of tomorrow is sometimes predictable. However, I couldn't put it down! She had a talent for making most stories unmissable.This one is no different.
A great finale, 31 Jul 2002
A fantastic finale to the "flowers in the attic" series. The most upsetting of the four books and the one that really stays with you. The one bad point is that "petals on the wind" and "if there be thorns" are not as good and have to be read to really to enjoy this final book. Nevertheless, if you enjoyed Flowers in the attic and long to know what happens after then the saga is thrilling and exciting. But prepare for a major change in the attitude of the children as they grow up.
Gripping story of family deception and cruelty. , 27 Jul 2008
The Dollengangers were the perfect family. All American good looks, golden hair, close relationships and comfortable living. The death of a father throws the four children into a whole new world when their mother drags them to a lavish mansion to win back the love of a dying father who cast her aside for marrying her half-uncle - for winning back his love means winning back a very large inheritance which will ensure a very comfortable living for the rest of her existance.
The plan for Corinne Dollanganger to gain back the love of her father means hiding the fact she ever had children, meaning Cathy, Chris, Cory and Carrie are to live locked in a bedroom with a secret entrance up to a wonderfully huge attic which is to become their playground and at the same time, their prison.
Cathy recounts the story as she and her siblings struggle to cling onto hope and promises while enduring the cruelty, the neglect and the emotional torment of being locked in the same rooms as time progresses.
An incredibly moving and gripping story that will leave you begging for more.
Pretty poor, 24 Jul 2008
I saw the movie, and then decided to read the book. I found it to be poorly written and unrealistic. I can swallow the bit about the woman being rejected by her parents, but then to come back and hide the kids in a cellar is where the wheels fall off. What about the servants? I could forgive the author expecting me to stretch my imagination and be somewhat gullible, but the writing is very poor. The sequel is even worse. Not impressed
great book, 15 Jan 2008
This was the first 'grown up' book i ever read and must have read it at least 10 times. It is fantastic and you just cant seem to put it down!!! even when you know what will happen next.
It changed my views on reading!, 10 Jan 2008
I can't tell you much more than the other people who have written reviews. What I can say is that I chose this book in my last year of school to do a report on. I hated reading and it was one of the shortest on the list. Now, 6 years later I can get through a book in a couple of days! I love reading and bringing the stories to life with my imagination and it is all thanks to this book, once I finished this I read pretty much all of Virginia Andrews' work and then explored different genres (i love crime novels!). It is a wonderful story and I recommend it to everyone!
A favorite!, 18 Aug 2007
I read this book when it was first published and loved it. I have read it at least twice since and as it has been a few years since the last time I am thinking of reading it again. I was in that attic with them.
It is an easy book to read, not to many fine details that take you away from the main story but enough to keep you turning the pages. Dont bother with the film if you ever come across it, it was total rubbish, nothing like the book at all.
Read it, you wont be dissapointed.
OUTSTANDING, 26 Feb 2005
Secrets of the Morning is the second book to the Cutler family saga.
Dawn leaves her new found home to pursue her career as a singer, she attends the Bernhardt school of performing arts, where she is seduced by her tutor Michael Sutton, who then abandons her, alone and pregnant Dawn is whisked away to The Meadows by Grandmother Cutler to live with her Aunts Emily and Charlotte Booth until she gives birth. Made a slave and prisioner by Emily, the only thoughts of happiness in Dawn's life is the arrival of her baby. After the birth tragedy befalls and Dawn must find her baby with the help of her knight in shining armour.
A sequel better then its original, 14 Feb 2003
The second chapter in the Cutler family saga is more in spirit to the old VA style of storeytelling. Like Flowers in the Attic, this has a genuine feeling of dred and darkness which builds into a devestating (though sadly predictable) ending. The characters are more developed this time around, and there is more intelligence and less pathos then the first book - Dawn Cutler is more 'adult' and much more vivid then she was before and the real strength of the book comes from its protaganists strong dialouge. The best in the Cutler saga.
Music in the night review, 27 Apr 2004
this book was really good i really enjouyed reading it and couldnt wait tosee what happened in the end. you'll enjoy it if you read it!
about a girl who is missing and ends up in a loony bin, 10 Nov 1999
This book is a great read. It has romance, drama, action and tradgedy. It is all about a girl called Laura Logan who is rescued from the sea by a light house keeper and then her grandmother comes to take her home. When she gets there, however, she discovers Laura has lost her memory, so she sends her to a mental institution to save the family embarassment.V Good
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Customer Reviews
very good, 29 Apr 2000
crystal is an orphen and all she wants is a family to call her own then when she gets odopted by Karl +Thelma a shocking tragedy occurs! Excellent, 23 May 1999
This book was utterly amazing. A real twist in the tale in the end and i can't wait until i read the rest in the series. A heartbreaking tragedy., 22 May 1999
Crystal is an orphan but all that changes when the Morrises come to rescue her. Crystal quickly finds her self into another world. a world full of love, hope and courage. This is the second in the orphans series. I read 'Butterfly' before reading 'Crystal' and I think that both are equally good. I like the way the story is written from Crystal's point of view which makes it interesting. I was really disgusted at Thelma - Crystal's new Mum. How could she be more interested in television soap operas than in real life! However V.C. Andrews describes her character well. I actually felt sorry for Thelma. I think that she was a loving character but hid the fact and escaped her fears through TV. Crystal's character is truly amazing. I think that she was extremely brave and never once lost hope. She even never lost hope for Thelma. she was determined to get Thelma away from her 'over the top' fasination with the TV soap operas. I just couldn't put this book down which I was quite suprised because I am not really a fan of mini series. But this miniseries did impress me. If you want a good read you should read this! an excellent read, I just couln't put the book down., 22 Feb 1999
An excellent new series .I like the short format and found I could easily read the book in a day. Good story lines Virginia herself would be proud.Keep up the good work. Brilliant ending!, 02 Aug 2007
Having read the previous three books i much anticipated this last book in the series, and it didnt fail to dissapoint! At various stages of the book, i felt an enormous range of emotions eg, anxious (for Bart to get rid of Joel), sad (when Jory became disabled and Melodie leaves him), and happiness (at the birth of Jory and Melodie's twins). Its a must read, and gives an insight into how the characters' personalities have changed, or not changed, over time. a glorious finale, 24 Oct 2005
This marks the finale of the Dollanganger series by VC Andrews. And it was a brilliant finish. Tragic yes, but they seemed to have overcome the conflicts that haunted them...Chris and Cathy I mean. Despite the not so good prequels to it (with the exception of Flowers in the Attic), it made interest in the series rise again. Tragic story but well worth the read, 17 Jul 2004
Never has a book touched my heart the way Seeds of Yesterday has. It is the most fantastic, well written and upsetting, tragic story I have ever read. As I came towards the end of the book I was in floods of tears. When you read this book and the others it actually feels like you feel all of the emotions the characters feel. I definitely recommend this book and all of the others.
Seeds of yesterday, 17 Dec 2003
Like most of Virginia Andrews books, seeds of tomorrow is sometimes predictable. However, I couldn't put it down! She had a talent for making most stories unmissable.This one is no different.
A great finale, 31 Jul 2002
A fantastic finale to the "flowers in the attic" series. The most upsetting of the four books and the one that really stays with you. The one bad point is that "petals on the wind" and "if there be thorns" are not as good and have to be read to really to enjoy this final book. Nevertheless, if you enjoyed Flowers in the attic and long to know what happens after then the saga is thrilling and exciting. But prepare for a major change in the attitude of the children as they grow up.
Gripping story of family deception and cruelty. , 27 Jul 2008
The Dollengangers were the perfect family. All American good looks, golden hair, close relationships and comfortable living. The death of a father throws the four children into a whole new world when their mother drags them to a lavish mansion to win back the love of a dying father who cast her aside for marrying her half-uncle - for winning back his love means winning back a very large inheritance which will ensure a very comfortable living for the rest of her existance.
The plan for Corinne Dollanganger to gain back the love of her father means hiding the fact she ever had children, meaning Cathy, Chris, Cory and Carrie are to live locked in a bedroom with a secret entrance up to a wonderfully huge attic which is to become their playground and at the same time, their prison.
Cathy recounts the story as she and her siblings struggle to cling onto hope and promises while enduring the cruelty, the neglect and the emotional torment of being locked in the same rooms as time progresses.
An incredibly moving and gripping story that will leave you begging for more.
Pretty poor, 24 Jul 2008
I saw the movie, and then decided to read the book. I found it to be poorly written and unrealistic. I can swallow the bit about the woman being rejected by her parents, but then to come back and hide the kids in a cellar is where the wheels fall off. What about the servants? I could forgive the author expecting me to stretch my imagination and be somewhat gullible, but the writing is very poor. The sequel is even worse. Not impressed
great book, 15 Jan 2008
This was the first 'grown up' book i ever read and must have read it at least 10 times. It is fantastic and you just cant seem to put it down!!! even when you know what will happen next.
It changed my views on reading!, 10 Jan 2008
I can't tell you much more than the other people who have written reviews. What I can say is that I chose this book in my last year of school to do a report on. I hated reading and it was one of the shortest on the list. Now, 6 years later I can get through a book in a couple of days! I love reading and bringing the stories to life with my imagination and it is all thanks to this book, once I finished this I read pretty much all of Virginia Andrews' work and then explored different genres (i love crime novels!). It is a wonderful story and I recommend it to everyone!
A favorite!, 18 Aug 2007
I read this book when it was first published and loved it. I have read it at least twice since and as it has been a few years since the last time I am thinking of reading it again. I was in that attic with them.
It is an easy book to read, not to many fine details that take you away from the main story but enough to keep you turning the pages. Dont bother with the film if you ever come across it, it was total rubbish, nothing like the book at all.
Read it, you wont be dissapointed.
OUTSTANDING, 26 Feb 2005
Secrets of the Morning is the second book to the Cutler family saga.
Dawn leaves her new found home to pursue her career as a singer, she attends the Bernhardt school of performing arts, where she is seduced by her tutor Michael Sutton, who then abandons her, alone and pregnant Dawn is whisked away to The Meadows by Grandmother Cutler to live with her Aunts Emily and Charlotte Booth until she gives birth. Made a slave and prisioner by Emily, the only thoughts of happiness in Dawn's life is the arrival of her baby. After the birth tragedy befalls and Dawn must find her baby with the help of her knight in shining armour.
A sequel better then its original, 14 Feb 2003
The second chapter in the Cutler family saga is more in spirit to the old VA style of storeytelling. Like Flowers in the Attic, this has a genuine feeling of dred and darkness which builds into a devestating (though sadly predictable) ending. The characters are more developed this time around, and there is more intelligence and less pathos then the first book - Dawn Cutler is more 'adult' and much more vivid then she was before and the real strength of the book comes from its protaganists strong dialouge. The best in the Cutler saga.
Music in the night review, 27 Apr 2004
this book was really good i really enjouyed reading it and couldnt wait tosee what happened in the end. you'll enjoy it if you read it!
about a girl who is missing and ends up in a loony bin, 10 Nov 1999
This book is a great read. It has romance, drama, action and tradgedy. It is all about a girl called Laura Logan who is rescued from the sea by a light house keeper and then her grandmother comes to take her home. When she gets there, however, she discovers Laura has lost her memory, so she sends her to a mental institution to save the family embarassment.V Good
We can now see why Olivia turned out as she did, 02 Jun 2001
From the moment that I picked up this book, I found it extremely difficult to put it down again!Well written, interesting and exciting. Throughout this series of books I have grown to dislike Olivia intensely, viewing her as a bitter and twisted old woman. Her main strategy seemed to be to ruin other peoples lives, taking out all their fun and happiness so they too could live like her, in very miserable circumstances. She ruled her family with a rod of iron and they all seemed to be wary of her almost scared. However, from reading the book 'Olivia', I can now sympathise with her and understand why she has become the person she is. She has lead a hard life, having to become a person people can rely on. Belinda must have been a nightmare to live with and it must have cut Olivia to the quick when Belinda had an affair with the only man that Olivia truly ever loved - Nelson Childs. I can truly recommend that you read this book. I am sure that you will enjoy it as much as I have.
Another bestseller in true V.Andrews style, 20 Feb 2001
The author who took over from the true Andrews genius herself really has her work cut out to be as good,but she has managed with the same passion and flair as Virginia Andrews Its reassuring to know that some writers books don't end when their lives do.If every writer had someone to take over from them there would still be so many talented writers.In that respect Olivia doesn't disappoint. The fifth in the Logan series or first depending on how you wish to read them it really doesn't matter,it's still a great read. Ever wondered if the hardships we encounter in our lives are what mould us or are we born cold,calculating and coniving.In Olivias case the later is true. Olivia was like the ugly duckling only she never grew into the swan she was always outshone by her very vivacious younger sister.Olivias father would have been more proud if she had been a boy. The whole book revolves around the two opposing directions two sisters can take and how their lives can change dramatically by one mistake. A mistake that follows them and all those around them. Olivia is a riveting prequel which shows how one lie can haunt everyones lives.
Olivia, you can't help but feel sorry for her, 01 Jun 1999
Instead of explaining why Olivia was such a mean and spiteful woman in the previous Logan books, this novel makes you feel sorry for her and dislike her all at the same time. Although the story is written from her point of view she is unlikeable from start to finish. I had more sympathy for Belinda who is an enjoyable character right from the start, not just because she defies Olivia at every opportunity, but because she is less paranoid and simply more 'normal'. This novel makes you think back to previous books in the series where a much older Belinda lives in a mental institution, and it is quite heartbreaking reading 'Olivia' and finding out why and how Belinda ends up there. If I ever met Olivia I'm sure I could bring her back to reality with a bump. Overall, like all the Virginia Andrews books this is a magnificently written story full of conflicting emotions, and one that I simply couldn't put down.
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Customer Reviews
very good, 29 Apr 2000
crystal is an orphen and all she wants is a family to call her own then when she gets odopted by Karl +Thelma a shocking tragedy occurs! Excellent, 23 May 1999
This book was utterly amazing. A real twist in the tale in the end and i can't wait until i read the rest in the series. A heartbreaking tragedy., 22 May 1999
Crystal is an orphan but all that changes when the Morrises come to rescue her. Crystal quickly finds her self into another world. a world full of love, hope and courage. This is the second in the orphans series. I read 'Butterfly' before reading 'Crystal' and I think that both are equally good. I like the way the story is written from Crystal's point of view which makes it interesting. I was really disgusted at Thelma - Crystal's new Mum. How could she be more interested in television soap operas than in real life! However V.C. Andrews describes her character well. I actually felt sorry for Thelma. I think that she was a loving character but hid the fact and escaped her fears through TV. Crystal's character is truly amazing. I think that she was extremely brave and never once lost hope. She even never lost hope for Thelma. she was determined to get Thelma away from her 'over the top' fasination with the TV soap operas. I just couldn't put this book down which I was quite suprised because I am not really a fan of mini series. But this miniseries did impress me. If you want a good read you should read this! an excellent read, I just couln't put the book down., 22 Feb 1999
An excellent new series .I like the short format and found I could easily read the book in a day. Good story lines Virginia herself would be proud.Keep up the good work. Brilliant ending!, 02 Aug 2007
Having read the previous three books i much anticipated this last book in the series, and it didnt fail to dissapoint! At various stages of the book, i felt an enormous range of emotions eg, anxious (for Bart to get rid of Joel), sad (when Jory became disabled and Melodie leaves him), and happiness (at the birth of Jory and Melodie's twins). Its a must read, and gives an insight into how the characters' personalities have changed, or not changed, over time. a glorious finale, 24 Oct 2005
This marks the finale of the Dollanganger series by VC Andrews. And it was a brilliant finish. Tragic yes, but they seemed to have overcome the conflicts that haunted them...Chris and Cathy I mean. Despite the not so good prequels to it (with the exception of Flowers in the Attic), it made interest in the series rise again. Tragic story but well worth the read, 17 Jul 2004
Never has a book touched my heart the way Seeds of Yesterday has. It is the most fantastic, well written and upsetting, tragic story I have ever read. As I came towards the end of the book I was in floods of tears. When you read this book and the others it actually feels like you feel all of the emotions the characters feel. I definitely recommend this book and all of the others.
Seeds of yesterday, 17 Dec 2003
Like most of Virginia Andrews books, seeds of tomorrow is sometimes predictable. However, I couldn't put it down! She had a talent for making most stories unmissable.This one is no different.
A great finale, 31 Jul 2002
A fantastic finale to the "flowers in the attic" series. The most upsetting of the four books and the one that really stays with you. The one bad point is that "petals on the wind" and "if there be thorns" are not as good and have to be read to really to enjoy this final book. Nevertheless, if you enjoyed Flowers in the attic and long to know what happens after then the saga is thrilling and exciting. But prepare for a major change in the attitude of the children as they grow up.
Gripping story of family deception and cruelty. , 27 Jul 2008
The Dollengangers were the perfect family. All American good looks, golden hair, close relationships and comfortable living. The death of a father throws the four children into a whole new world when their mother drags them to a lavish mansion to win back the love of a dying father who cast her aside for marrying her half-uncle - for winning back his love means winning back a very large inheritance which will ensure a very comfortable living for the rest of her existance.
The plan for Corinne Dollanganger to gain back the love of her father means hiding the fact she ever had children, meaning Cathy, Chris, Cory and Carrie are to live locked in a bedroom with a secret entrance up to a wonderfully huge attic which is to become their playground and at the same time, their prison.
Cathy recounts the story as she and her siblings struggle to cling onto hope and promises while enduring the cruelty, the neglect and the emotional torment of being locked in the same rooms as time progresses.
An incredibly moving and gripping story that will leave you begging for more.
Pretty poor, 24 Jul 2008
I saw the movie, and then decided to read the book. I found it to be poorly written and unrealistic. I can swallow the bit about the woman being rejected by her parents, but then to come back and hide the kids in a cellar is where the wheels fall off. What about the servants? I could forgive the author expecting me to stretch my imagination and be somewhat gullible, but the writing is very poor. The sequel is even worse. Not impressed
great book, 15 Jan 2008
This was the first 'grown up' book i ever read and must have read it at least 10 times. It is fantastic and you just cant seem to put it down!!! even when you know what will happen next.
It changed my views on reading!, 10 Jan 2008
I can't tell you much more than the other people who have written reviews. What I can say is that I chose this book in my last year of school to do a report on. I hated reading and it was one of the shortest on the list. Now, 6 years later I can get through a book in a couple of days! I love reading and bringing the stories to life with my imagination and it is all thanks to this book, once I finished this I read pretty much all of Virginia Andrews' work and then explored different genres (i love crime novels!). It is a wonderful story and I recommend it to everyone!
A favorite!, 18 Aug 2007
I read this book when it was first published and loved it. I have read it at least twice since and as it has been a few years since the last time I am thinking of reading it again. I was in that attic with them.
It is an easy book to read, not to many fine details that take you away from the main story but enough to keep you turning the pages. Dont bother with the film if you ever come across it, it was total rubbish, nothing like the book at all.
Read it, you wont be dissapointed.
OUTSTANDING, 26 Feb 2005
Secrets of the Morning is the second book to the Cutler family saga.
Dawn leaves her new found home to pursue her career as a singer, she attends the Bernhardt school of performing arts, where she is seduced by her tutor Michael Sutton, who then abandons her, alone and pregnant Dawn is whisked away to The Meadows by Grandmother Cutler to live with her Aunts Emily and Charlotte Booth until she gives birth. Made a slave and prisioner by Emily, the only thoughts of happiness in Dawn's life is the arrival of her baby. After the birth tragedy befalls and Dawn must find her baby with the help of her knight in shining armour.
A sequel better then its original, 14 Feb 2003
The second chapter in the Cutler family saga is more in spirit to the old VA style of storeytelling. Like Flowers in the Attic, this has a genuine feeling of dred and darkness which builds into a devestating (though sadly predictable) ending. The characters are more developed this time around, and there is more intelligence and less pathos then the first book - Dawn Cutler is more 'adult' and much more vivid then she was before and the real strength of the book comes from its protaganists strong dialouge. The best in the Cutler saga.
Music in the night review, 27 Apr 2004
this book was really good i really enjouyed reading it and couldnt wait tosee what happened in the end. you'll enjoy it if you read it!
about a girl who is missing and ends up in a loony bin, 10 Nov 1999
This book is a great read. It has romance, drama, action and tradgedy. It is all about a girl called Laura Logan who is rescued from the sea by a light house keeper and then her grandmother comes to take her home. When she gets there, however, she discovers Laura has lost her memory, so she sends her to a mental institution to save the family embarassment.V Good
We can now see why Olivia turned out as she did, 02 Jun 2001
From the moment that I picked up this book, I found it extremely difficult to put it down again!Well written, interesting and exciting. Throughout this series of books I have grown to dislike Olivia intensely, viewing her as a bitter and twisted old woman. Her main strategy seemed to be to ruin other peoples lives, taking out all their fun and happiness so they too could live like her, in very miserable circumstances. She ruled her family with a rod of iron and they all seemed to be wary of her almost scared. However, from reading the book 'Olivia', I can now sympathise with her and understand why she has become the person she is. She has lead a hard life, having to become a person people can rely on. Belinda must have been a nightmare to live with and it must have cut Olivia to the quick when Belinda had an affair with the only man that Olivia truly ever loved - Nelson Childs. I can truly recommend that you read this book. I am sure that you will enjoy it as much as I have.
Another bestseller in true V.Andrews style, 20 Feb 2001
The author who took over from the true Andrews genius herself really has her work cut out to be as good,but she has managed with the same passion and flair as Virginia Andrews Its reassuring to know that some writers books don't end when their lives do.If every writer had someone to take over from them there would still be so many talented writers.In that respect Olivia doesn't disappoint. The fifth in the Logan series or first depending on how you wish to read them it really doesn't matter,it's still a great read. Ever wondered if the hardships we encounter in our lives are what mould us or are we born cold,calculating and coniving.In Olivias case the later is true. Olivia was like the ugly duckling only she never grew into the swan she was always outshone by her very vivacious younger sister.Olivias father would have been more proud if she had been a boy. The whole book revolves around the two opposing directions two sisters can take and how their lives can change dramatically by one mistake. A mistake that follows them and all those around them. Olivia is a riveting prequel which shows how one lie can haunt everyones lives.
Olivia, you can't help but feel sorry for her, 01 Jun 1999
Instead of explaining why Olivia was such a mean and spiteful woman in the previous Logan books, this novel makes you feel sorry for her and dislike her all at the same time. Although the story is written from her point of view she is unlikeable from start to finish. I had more sympathy for Belinda who is an enjoyable character right from the start, not just because she defies Olivia at every opportunity, but because she is less paranoid and simply more 'normal'. This novel makes you think back to previous books in the series where a much older Belinda lives in a mental institution, and it is quite heartbreaking reading 'Olivia' and finding out why and how Belinda ends up there. If I ever met Olivia I'm sure I could bring her back to reality with a bump. Overall, like all the Virginia Andrews books this is a magnificently written story full of conflicting emotions, and one that I simply couldn't put down.
Tarnished Gold! Excellent!, 25 Feb 2005
This is so far the best series i have read from Virginia Andrews! Tarnished Gold is the prequel to the Landry family series and really makes you want to read on. This is a very sad but gripping book and is so detailed you feel you can really relate to Gabrielle. After reading this book, i couldn't wait to buy the first book 'Ruby' which is even better!
Tarnished Gold = Fab, 13 Nov 2004
This prequel is fantastic.Gabriel Landry is a nature girl, she loves the swamps she lives in and all the creatures around her. but one awful day, while out in the pirogue, Gabriel's innocence is lost and she falls pregnant by Octavious Tate. Horrified, Gabriel confides in her mother, a Cajun Traiteur (healer) who tells her it is okay. When her father, a drunk and a gambler who Gabriel sees only in a good light, finds out Gabriel is taken to the Tate mansion, where Gladys Tate hatches a plan that will change Gabriel's life. 3 years later, and with only quick glances at her son in the street or in church, Gabriel is swept off her feet by a Rich Creole from New Orleans. Pierre Dumas falls in love with Gabriel but he has a secret of his own. Gabriel tells Pierre everything and they grow to love eachother even more. Gabriel falls pregnant again and Pierre flees from her fathers wrath. Her father makes a deal with Pierre's father for the sale of her baby. What her father doesn't know is that Gabriel is expecting twins, only her mother knows and she doesn't tell Gabriel until the night of the birth. What happens? You will have to read the book and find out, a treat awaits you.
as touching as ever, 01 Jun 2002
i had previously read RUBY before reading this book and was not disappointed, i was in tears after gabrielle gave up her baby, it was extremely well written and gripped me from start to finish. the ending was the most heartrending part, ifelt shaken to the core.an excellent read!
The best book I have ever read......EVER!, 12 May 1999
This book is absolutley EXCELLENT and I really admire V.C Andrews for her brilliant way of writing. I couldn't put it down, and I actually enjoyed silent reading in English during the time that I read it. I SERIOUSLY recommend it to everyone. The only down side to it is that Piere says the cheesiest thangs to Gabriel and the things that he says are unbelievable. Read and enjoy.
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very good, 29 Apr 2000
crystal is an orphen and all she wants is a family to call her own then when she gets odopted by Karl +Thelma a shocking tragedy occurs! Excellent, 23 May 1999
This book was utterly amazing. A real twist in the tale in the end and i can't wait until i read the rest in the series. A heartbreaking tragedy., 22 May 1999
Crystal is an orphan but all that changes when the Morrises come to rescue her. Crystal quickly finds her self into another world. a world full of love, hope and courage. This is the second in the orphans series. I read 'Butterfly' before reading 'Crystal' and I think that both are equally good. I like the way the story is written from Crystal's point of view which makes it interesting. I was really disgusted at Thelma - Crystal's new Mum. How could she be more interested in television soap operas than in real life! However V.C. Andrews describes her character well. I actually felt sorry for Thelma. I think that she was a loving character but hid the fact and escaped her fears through TV. Crystal's character is truly amazing. I think that she was extremely brave and never once lost hope. She even never lost hope for Thelma. she was determined to get Thelma away from her 'over the top' fasination with the TV soap operas. I just couldn't put this book down which I was quite suprised because I am not really a fan of mini series. But this miniseries did impress me. If you want a good read you should read this! an excellent read, I just couln't put the book down., 22 Feb 1999
An excellent new series .I like the short format and found I could easily read the book in a day. Good story lines Virginia herself would be proud.Keep up the good work. Brilliant ending!, 02 Aug 2007
Having read the previous three books i much anticipated this last book in the series, and it didnt fail to dissapoint! At various stages of the book, i felt an enormous range of emotions eg, anxious (for Bart to get rid of Joel), sad (when Jory became disabled and Melodie leaves him), and happiness (at the birth of Jory and Melodie's twins). Its a must read, and gives an insight into how the characters' personalities have changed, or not changed, over time. a glorious finale, 24 Oct 2005
This marks the finale of the Dollanganger series by VC Andrews. And it was a brilliant finish. Tragic yes, but they seemed to have overcome the conflicts that haunted them...Chris and Cathy I mean. Despite the not so good prequels to it (with the exception of Flowers in the Attic), it made interest in the series rise again. Tragic story but well worth the read, 17 Jul 2004
Never has a book touched my heart the way Seeds of Yesterday has. It is the most fantastic, well written and upsetting, tragic story I have ever read. As I came towards the end of the book I was in floods of tears. When you read this book and the others it actually feels like you feel all of the emotions the characters feel. I definitely recommend this book and all of the others.
Seeds of yesterday, 17 Dec 2003
Like most of Virginia Andrews books, seeds of tomorrow is sometimes predictable. However, I couldn't put it down! She had a talent for making most stories unmissable.This one is no different.
A great finale, 31 Jul 2002
A fantastic finale to the "flowers in the attic" series. The most upsetting of the four books and the one that really stays with you. The one bad point is that "petals on the wind" and "if there be thorns" are not as good and have to be read to really to enjoy this final book. Nevertheless, if you enjoyed Flowers in the attic and long to know what happens after then the saga is thrilling and exciting. But prepare for a major change in the attitude of the children as they grow up.
Gripping story of family deception and cruelty. , 27 Jul 2008
The Dollengangers were the perfect family. All American good looks, golden hair, close relationships and comfortable living. The death of a father throws the four children into a whole new world when their mother drags them to a lavish mansion to win back the love of a dying father who cast her aside for marrying her half-uncle - for winning back his love means winning back a very large inheritance which will ensure a very comfortable living for the rest of her existance.
The plan for Corinne Dollanganger to gain back the love of her father means hiding the fact she ever had children, meaning Cathy, Chris, Cory and Carrie are to live locked in a bedroom with a secret entrance up to a wonderfully huge attic which is to become their playground and at the same time, their prison.
Cathy recounts the story as she and her siblings struggle to cling onto hope and promises while enduring the cruelty, the neglect and the emotional torment of being locked in the same rooms as time progresses.
An incredibly moving and gripping story that will leave you begging for more.
Pretty poor, 24 Jul 2008
I saw the movie, and then decided to read the book. I found it to be poorly written and unrealistic. I can swallow the bit about the woman being rejected by her parents, but then to come back and hide the kids in a cellar is where the wheels fall off. What about the servants? I could forgive the author expecting me to stretch my imagination and be somewhat gullible, but the writing is very poor. The sequel is even worse. Not impressed
great book, 15 Jan 2008
This was the first 'grown up' book i ever read and must have read it at least 10 times. It is fantastic and you just cant seem to put it down!!! even when you know what will happen next.
It changed my views on reading!, 10 Jan 2008
I can't tell you much more than the other people who have written reviews. What I can say is that I chose this book in my last year of school to do a report on. I hated reading and it was one of the shortest on the list. Now, 6 years later I can get through a book in a couple of days! I love reading and bringing the stories to life with my imagination and it is all thanks to this book, once I finished this I read pretty much all of Virginia Andrews' work and then explored different genres (i love crime novels!). It is a wonderful story and I recommend it to everyone!
A favorite!, 18 Aug 2007
I read this book when it was first published and loved it. I have read it at least twice since and as it has been a few years since the last time I am thinking of reading it again. I was in that attic with them.
It is an easy book to read, not to many fine details that take you away from the main story but enough to keep you turning the pages. Dont bother with the film if you ever come across it, it was total rubbish, nothing like the book at all.
Read it, you wont be dissapointed.
OUTSTANDING, 26 Feb 2005
Secrets of the Morning is the second book to the Cutler family saga.
Dawn leaves her new found home to pursue her career as a singer, she attends the Bernhardt school of performing arts, where she is seduced by her tutor Michael Sutton, who then abandons her, alone and pregnant Dawn is whisked away to The Meadows by Grandmother Cutler to live with her Aunts Emily and Charlotte Booth until she gives birth. Made a slave and prisioner by Emily, the only thoughts of happiness in Dawn's life is the arrival of her baby. After the birth tragedy befalls and Dawn must find her baby with the help of her knight in shining armour.
A sequel better then its original, 14 Feb 2003
The second chapter in the Cutler family saga is more in spirit to the old VA style of storeytelling. Like Flowers in the Attic, this has a genuine feeling of dred and darkness which builds into a devestating (though sadly predictable) ending. The characters are more developed this time around, and there is more intelligence and less pathos then the first book - Dawn Cutler is more 'adult' and much more vivid then she was before and the real strength of the book comes from its protaganists strong dialouge. The best in the Cutler saga.
Music in the night review, 27 Apr 2004
this book was really good i really enjouyed reading it and couldnt wait tosee what happened in the end. you'll enjoy it if you read it!
about a girl who is missing and ends up in a loony bin, 10 Nov 1999
This book is a great read. It has romance, drama, action and tradgedy. It is all about a girl called Laura Logan who is rescued from the sea by a light house keeper and then her grandmother comes to take her home. When she gets there, however, she discovers Laura has lost her memory, so she sends her to a mental institution to save the family embarassment.V Good
We can now see why Olivia turned out as she did, 02 Jun 2001
From the moment that I picked up this book, I found it extremely difficult to put it down again!Well written, interesting and exciting. Throughout this series of books I have grown to dislike Olivia intensely, viewing her as a bitter and twisted old woman. Her main strategy seemed to be to ruin other peoples lives, taking out all their fun and happiness so they too could live like her, in very miserable circumstances. She ruled her family with a rod of iron and they all seemed to be wary of her almost scared. However, from reading the book 'Olivia', I can now sympathise with her and understand why she has become the person she is. She has lead a hard life, having to become a person people can rely on. Belinda must have been a nightmare to live with and it must have cut Olivia to the quick when Belinda had an affair with the only man that Olivia truly ever loved - Nelson Childs. I can truly recommend that you read this book. I am sure that you will enjoy it as much as I have.
Another bestseller in true V.Andrews style, 20 Feb 2001
The author who took over from the true Andrews genius herself really has her work cut out to be as good,but she has managed with the same passion and flair as Virginia Andrews Its reassuring to know that some writers books don't end when their lives do.If every writer had someone to take over from them there would still be so many talented writers.In that respect Olivia doesn't disappoint. The fifth in the Logan series or first depending on how you wish to read them it really doesn't matter,it's still a great read. Ever wondered if the hardships we encounter in our lives are what mould us or are we born cold,calculating and coniving.In Olivias case the later is true. Olivia was like the ugly duckling only she never grew into the swan she was always outshone by her very vivacious younger sister.Olivias father would have been more proud if she had been a boy. The whole book revolves around the two opposing directions two sisters can take and how their lives can change dramatically by one mistake. A mistake that follows them and all those around them. Olivia is a riveting prequel which shows how one lie can haunt everyones lives.
Olivia, you can't help but feel sorry for her, 01 Jun 1999
Instead of explaining why Olivia was such a mean and spiteful woman in the previous Logan books, this novel makes you feel sorry for her and dislike her all at the same time. Although the story is written from her point of view she is unlikeable from start to finish. I had more sympathy for Belinda who is an enjoyable character right from the start, not just because she defies Olivia at every opportunity, but because she is less paranoid and simply more 'normal'. This novel makes you think back to previous books in the series where a much older Belinda lives in a mental institution, and it is quite heartbreaking reading 'Olivia' and finding out why and how Belinda ends up there. If I ever met Olivia I'm sure I could bring her back to reality with a bump. Overall, like all the Virginia Andrews books this is a magnificently written story full of conflicting emotions, and one that I simply couldn't put down.
Tarnished Gold! Excellent!, 25 Feb 2005
This is so far the best series i have read from Virginia Andrews! Tarnished Gold is the prequel to the Landry family series and really makes you want to read on. This is a very sad but gripping book and is so detailed you feel you can really relate to Gabrielle. After reading this book, i couldn't wait to buy the first book 'Ruby' which is even better!
Tarnished Gold = Fab, 13 Nov 2004
This prequel is fantastic.Gabriel Landry is a nature girl, she loves the swamps she lives in and all the creatures around her. but one awful day, while out in the pirogue, Gabriel's innocence is lost and she falls pregnant by Octavious Tate. Horrified, Gabriel confides in her mother, a Cajun Traiteur (healer) who tells her it is okay. When her father, a drunk and a gambler who Gabriel sees only in a good light, finds out Gabriel is taken to the Tate mansion, where Gladys Tate hatches a plan that will change Gabriel's life. 3 years later, and with only quick glances at her son in the street or in church, Gabriel is swept off her feet by a Rich Creole from New Orleans. Pierre Dumas falls in love with Gabriel but he has a secret of his own. Gabriel tells Pierre everything and they grow to love eachother even more. Gabriel falls pregnant again and Pierre flees from her fathers wrath. Her father makes a deal with Pierre's father for the sale of her baby. What her father doesn't know is that Gabriel is expecting twins, only her mother knows and she doesn't tell Gabriel until the night of the birth. What happens? You will have to read the book and find out, a treat awaits you.
as touching as ever, 01 Jun 2002
i had previously read RUBY before reading this book and was not disappointed, i was in tears after gabrielle gave up her baby, it was extremely well written and gripped me from start to finish. the ending was the most heartrending part, ifelt shaken to the core.an excellent read!
The best book I have ever read......EVER!, 12 May 1999
This book is absolutley EXCELLENT and I really admire V.C Andrews for her brilliant way of writing. I couldn't put it down, and I actually enjoyed silent reading in English during the time that I read it. I SERIOUSLY recommend it to everyone. The only down side to it is that Piere says the cheesiest thangs to Gabriel and the things that he says are unbelievable. Read and enjoy.
A good read, 10 Aug 2001
This series is not as good as the "Flowers in the Attic" or "Heaven" series, but it is a good read, following the heroine through her life.
A Heart Warmer!, 18 Mar 1999
This book is great because Melody tries super hard to reunite with her mom. To do this Melody goes to California from New York for this thrilling event. She would accept her mom again, but will her mom acccept her?
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very good, 29 Apr 2000
crystal is an orphen and all she wants is a family to call her own then when she gets odopted by Karl +Thelma a shocking tragedy occurs! Excellent, 23 May 1999
This book was utterly amazing. A real twist in the tale in the end and i can't wait until i read the rest in the series. A heartbreaking tragedy., 22 May 1999
Crystal is an orphan but all that changes when the Morrises come to rescue her. Crystal quickly finds her self into another world. a world full of love, hope and courage. This is the second in the orphans series. I read 'Butterfly' before reading 'Crystal' and I think that both are equally good. I like the way the story is written from Crystal's point of view which makes it interesting. I was really disgusted at Thelma - Crystal's new Mum. How could she be more interested in television soap operas than in real life! However V.C. Andrews describes her character well. I actually felt sorry for Thelma. I think that she was a loving character but hid the fact and escaped her fears through TV. Crystal's character is truly amazing. I think that she was extremely brave and never once lost hope. She even never lost hope for Thelma. she was determined to get Thelma away from her 'over the top' fasination with the TV soap operas. I just couldn't put this book down which I was quite suprised because I am not really a fan of mini series. But this miniseries did impress me. If you want a good read you should read this! an excellent read, I just couln't put the book down., 22 Feb 1999
An excellent new series .I like the short format and found I could easily read the book in a day. Good story lines Virginia herself would be proud.Keep up the good work. Brilliant ending!, 02 Aug 2007
Having read the previous three books i much anticipated this last book in the series, and it didnt fail to dissapoint! At various stages of the book, i felt an enormous range of emotions eg, anxious (for Bart to get rid of Joel), sad (when Jory became disabled and Melodie leaves him), and happiness (at the birth of Jory and Melodie's twins). Its a must read, and gives an insight into how the characters' personalities have changed, or not changed, over time. a glorious finale, 24 Oct 2005
This marks the finale of the Dollanganger series by VC Andrews. And it was a brilliant finish. Tragic yes, but they seemed to have overcome the conflicts that haunted them...Chris and Cathy I mean. Despite the not so good prequels to it (with the exception of Flowers in the Attic), it made interest in the series rise again. Tragic story but well worth the read, 17 Jul 2004
Never has a book touched my heart the way Seeds of Yesterday has. It is the most fantastic, well written and upsetting, tragic story I have ever read. As I came towards the end of the book I was in floods of tears. When you read this book and the others it actually feels like you feel all of the emotions the characters feel. I definitely recommend this book and all of the others.
Seeds of yesterday, 17 Dec 2003
Like most of Virginia Andrews books, seeds of tomorrow is sometimes predictable. However, I couldn't put it down! She had a talent for making most stories unmissable.This one is no different.
A great finale, 31 Jul 2002
A fantastic finale to the "flowers in the attic" series. The most upsetting of the four books and the one that really stays with you. The one bad point is that "petals on the wind" and "if there be thorns" are not as good and have to be read to really to enjoy this final book. Nevertheless, if you enjoyed Flowers in the attic and long to know what happens after then the saga is thrilling and exciting. But prepare for a major change in the attitude of the children as they grow up.
Gripping story of family deception and cruelty. , 27 Jul 2008
The Dollengangers were the perfect family. All American good looks, golden hair, close relationships and comfortable living. The death of a father throws the four children into a whole new world when their mother drags them to a lavish mansion to win back the love of a dying father who cast her aside for marrying her half-uncle - for winning back his love means winning back a very large inheritance which will ensure a very comfortable living for the rest of her existance.
The plan for Corinne Dollanganger to gain back the love of her father means hiding the fact she ever had children, meaning Cathy, Chris, Cory and Carrie are to live locked in a bedroom with a secret entrance up to a wonderfully huge attic which is to become their playground and at the same time, their prison.
Cathy recounts the story as she and her siblings struggle to cling onto hope and promises while enduring the cruelty, the neglect and the emotional torment of being locked in the same rooms as time progresses.
An incredibly moving and gripping story that will leave you begging for more.
Pretty poor, 24 Jul 2008
I saw the movie, and then decided to read the book. I found it to be poorly written and unrealistic. I can swallow the bit about the woman being rejected by her parents, but then to come back and hide the kids in a cellar is where the wheels fall off. What about the servants? I could forgive the author expecting me to stretch my imagination and be somewhat gullible, but the writing is very poor. The sequel is even worse. Not impressed
great book, 15 Jan 2008
This was the first 'grown up' book i ever read and must have read it at least 10 times. It is fantastic and you just cant seem to put it down!!! even when you know what will happen next.
It changed my views on reading!, 10 Jan 2008
I can't tell you much more than the other people who have written reviews. What I can say is that I chose this book in my last year of school to do a report on. I hated reading and it was one of the shortest on the list. Now, 6 years later I can get through a book in a couple of days! I love reading and bringing the stories to life with my imagination and it is all thanks to this book, once I finished this I read pretty much all of Virginia Andrews' work and then explored different genres (i love crime novels!). It is a wonderful story and I recommend it to everyone!
A favorite!, 18 Aug 2007
I read this book when it was first published and loved it. I have read it at least twice since and as it has been a few years since the last time I am thinking of reading it again. I was in that attic with them.
It is an easy book to read, not to many fine details that take you away from the main story but enough to keep you turning the pages. Dont bother with the film if you ever come across it, it was total rubbish, nothing like the book at all.
Read it, you wont be dissapointed.
OUTSTANDING, 26 Feb 2005
Secrets of the Morning is the second book to the Cutler family saga.
Dawn leaves her new found home to pursue her career as a singer, she attends the Bernhardt school of performing arts, where she is seduced by her tutor Michael Sutton, who then abandons her, alone and pregnant Dawn is whisked away to The Meadows by Grandmother Cutler to live with her Aunts Emily and Charlotte Booth until she gives birth. Made a slave and prisioner by Emily, the only thoughts of happiness in Dawn's life is the arrival of her baby. After the birth tragedy befalls and Dawn must find her baby with the help of her knight in shining armour.
A sequel better then its original, 14 Feb 2003
The second chapter in the Cutler family saga is more in spirit to the old VA style of storeytelling. Like Flowers in the Attic, this has a genuine feeling of dred and darkness which builds into a devestating (though sadly predictable) ending. The characters are more developed this time around, and there is more intelligence and less pathos then the first book - Dawn Cutler is more 'adult' and much more vivid then she was before and the real strength of the book comes from its protaganists strong dialouge. The best in the Cutler saga.
Music in the night review, 27 Apr 2004
this book was really good i really enjouyed reading it and couldnt wait tosee what happened in the end. you'll enjoy it if you read it!
about a girl who is missing and ends up in a loony bin, 10 Nov 1999
This book is a great read. It has romance, drama, action and tradgedy. It is all about a girl called Laura Logan who is rescued from the sea by a light house keeper and then her grandmother comes to take her home. When she gets there, however, she discovers Laura has lost her memory, so she sends her to a mental institution to save the family embarassment.V Good
We can now see why Olivia turned out as she did, 02 Jun 2001
From the moment that I picked up this book, I found it extremely difficult to put it down again!Well written, interesting and exciting. Throughout this series of books I have grown to dislike Olivia intensely, viewing her as a bitter and twisted old woman. Her main strategy seemed to be to ruin other peoples lives, taking out all their fun and happiness so they too could live like her, in very miserable circumstances. She ruled her family with a rod of iron and they all seemed to be wary of her almost scared. However, from reading the book 'Olivia', I can now sympathise with her and understand why she has become the person she is. She has lead a hard life, having to become a person people can rely on. Belinda must have been a nightmare to live with and it must have cut Olivia to the quick when Belinda had an affair with the only man that Olivia truly ever loved - Nelson Childs. I can truly recommend that you read this book. I am sure that you will enjoy it as much as I have.
Another bestseller in true V.Andrews style, 20 Feb 2001
The author who took over from the true Andrews genius herself really has her work cut out to be as good,but she has managed with the same passion and flair as Virginia Andrews Its reassuring to know that some writers books don't end when their lives do.If every writer had someone to take over from them there would still be so many talented writers.In that respect Olivia doesn't disappoint. The fifth in the Logan series or first depending on how you wish to read them it really doesn't matter,it's still a great read. Ever wondered if the hardships we encounter in our lives are what mould us or are we born cold,calculating and coniving.In Olivias case the later is true. Olivia was like the ugly duckling only she never grew into the swan she was always outshone by her very vivacious younger sister.Olivias father would have been more proud if she had been a boy. The whole book revolves around the two opposing directions two sisters can take and how their lives can change dramatically by one mistake. A mistake that follows them and all those around them. Olivia is a riveting prequel which shows how one lie can haunt everyones lives.
Olivia, you can't help but feel sorry for her, 01 Jun 1999
Instead of explaining why Olivia was such a mean and spiteful woman in the previous Logan books, this novel makes you feel sorry for her and dislike her all at the same time. Although the story is written from her point of view she is unlikeable from start to finish. I had more sympathy for Belinda who is an enjoyable character right from the start, not just because she defies Olivia at every opportunity, but because she is less paranoid and simply more 'normal'. This novel makes you think back to previous books in the series where a much older Belinda lives in a mental institution, and it is quite heartbreaking reading 'Olivia' and finding out why and how Belinda ends up there. If I ever met Olivia I'm sure I could bring her back to reality with a bump. Overall, like all the Virginia Andrews books this is a magnificently written story full of conflicting emotions, and one that I simply couldn't put down.
Tarnished Gold! Excellent!, 25 Feb 2005
This is so far the best series i have read from Virginia Andrews! Tarnished Gold is the prequel to the Landry family series and really makes you want to read on. This is a very sad but gripping book and is so detailed you feel you can really relate to Gabrielle. After reading this book, i couldn't wait to buy the first book 'Ruby' which is even better!
Tarnished Gold = Fab, 13 Nov 2004
This prequel is fantastic.Gabriel Landry is a nature girl, she loves the swamps she lives in and all the creatures around her. but one awful day, while out in the pirogue, Gabriel's innocence is lost and she falls pregnant by Octavious Tate. Horrified, Gabriel confides in her mother, a Cajun Traiteur (healer) who tells her it is okay. When her father, a drunk and a gambler who Gabriel sees only in a good light, finds out Gabriel is taken to the Tate mansion, where Gladys Tate hatches a plan that will change Gabriel's life. 3 years later, and with only quick glances at her son in the street or in church, Gabriel is swept off her feet by a Rich Creole from New Orleans. Pierre Dumas falls in love with Gabriel but he has a secret of his own. Gabriel tells Pierre everything and they grow to love eachother even more. Gabriel falls pregnant again and Pierre flees from her fathers wrath. Her father makes a deal with Pierre's father for the sale of her baby. What her father doesn't know is that Gabriel is expecting twins, only her mother knows and she doesn't tell Gabriel until the night of the birth. What happens? You will have to read the book and find out, a treat awaits you.
as touching as ever, 01 Jun 2002
i had previously read RUBY before reading this book and was not disappointed, i was in tears after gabrielle gave up her baby, it was extremely well written and gripped me from start to finish. the ending was the most heartrending part, ifelt shaken to the core.an excellent read!
The best book I have ever read......EVER!, 12 May 1999
This book is absolutley EXCELLENT and I really admire V.C Andrews for her brilliant way of writing. I couldn't put it down, and I actually enjoyed silent reading in English during the time that I read it. I SERIOUSLY recommend it to everyone. The only down side to it is that Piere says the cheesiest thangs to Gabriel and the things that he says are unbelievable. Read and enjoy.
A good read, 10 Aug 2001
This series is not as good as the "Flowers in the Attic" or "Heaven" series, but it is a good read, following the heroine through her life.
A Heart Warmer!, 18 Mar 1999
This book is great because Melody tries super hard to reunite with her mom. To do this Melody goes to California from New York for this thrilling event. She would accept her mom again, but will her mom acccept her?
rain, 28 Jul 2006
well i must addmit that i did stop up till 6 in the morning to finish this book, and i dont regret it. Having read 2 series all ready that V.C.Andrews has writen, including the Wildflower series and my favourite so far the Dollanganger series.
this book was recomended by my best friend and i enjoyed it! i love the way Andrews writes about things that relate to real life, and in some series more bizarre real life situations, people might agree with me. Prejudice is another big theme in this book.
The story is about a girl who grows up in a poor part of America, living with violence on the street and a drunken so-called farher, a brother in love with her (a theme V.Andrews has used before in another series,) and then the death of her sister. She finally finds out the truth about her life and moves in with her real grandmother, but the only difference is that she is rich, lives in a luxary mansion, and is expecting rain to keep her real identity from the rest of her family, (apart from her real mother.)
She is now going to grow up in a world Completely different than the one she left. With her new school and new relationships to make she discovers more horrors on the way...
i cant wait to read the rest of the series in this book and i hope you try it out to! thanks for reading
rain, 26 May 2004
I think that Rain is one of the most best and most amazing books iv'e read in all my life i am only 12 but this book i could understand i am a very good reader and i also enjoy it here i have a quote from the fantastic book rain:My sister beni and i were jolted simultaneously out of sleep by the explosive sound of a dish smashing against the kitchen wall.we heard the shattered peices of china rain down on the pale yellow linoleum floor. Realy this is the most amazing book i have ever read i defenitly rate this book a 5 star thanks for reading amy,uk
Good, but written hastily, 04 Jan 2004
Yes, reading this story feels like deja vu -- imagine Dawn Cutler being black and growing up in a ghetto and you've got Rain Arnold. Still the story itself if quite good, although I feel the writer could have make more out of the plot and should have worked on it more, for example I couldn't understand why did Rain begin a relationship with Corbette when she already sees through his manipulations to get her. Also I would have enjoyed some fights between Rain and Alison.
One of best books a teenager can read!, 01 Nov 2001
One amazing book. Its a adult book but suitable for any teenager. With real life issues you begin to realise how lucky you are! Belive me its impossible to not like!
A fantastic and gripping story, 08 Aug 2001
I bought this book for my holiday and decided to start reading it. The next thing I realised is that I had finished it, and I now need to buy some more books for my holiday!! This is a great story and I can't wait to read the sequels!!
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