If There Be Thorns (Dollanganger, #3)
by V.C. Andrews
If There Be Thorns by V.C. Andrews holds a well received rating of 3.75 out of 5, based on 33.1K reader ratings. First published in 1981. The book spans 374 pages.
About If There Be Thorns
Christopher and Cathy have made a loving home for their handsome and talented teenager Jory, their imaginative nine-year-old Bart, and a sweet baby daughter. Then an elderly woman and her strange butler move in next door. The Old Woman in Black watches from her window, lures lonely Bart inside with cookies and ice cream, and asks him to call her “grandmother.” Slowly Bart transforms, each visit pushing him closer to the edge of madness and violence, while his anguished parents can only watch. For Cathy and Chris, the horrors of the past have come home…and everything they love may soon be torn from them.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | V.C. Andrews |
| Published | 1981 |
| Pages | 374 |
| Genres | Fiction, Horror, Young Adult, Romance, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.75 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 33,086 |
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What genre is If There Be Thorns?
If There Be Thorns is categorized as Fiction, Horror, Young Adult, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is If There Be Thorns worth reading?
Based on 33.1K reader ratings, If There Be Thorns has an average score of 3.75 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is If There Be Thorns?
If There Be Thorns has 374 pages.
Who wrote If There Be Thorns?
If There Be Thorns was written by V.C. Andrews. It was first published in 1981.
What is the ISBN for If There Be Thorns?
The ISBN-13 for If There Be Thorns is 9780671729460.0.
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