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Petals on the Wind (Dollanganger, #2)

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Fiction Horror Young Adult Romance Mystery & Thriller

by V.C. Andrews

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3.82 (40.4K ratings)
calendar_today 1980
description 439 pages

Petals on the Wind by V.C. Andrews holds a well received rating of 3.82 out of 5, based on 40.4K reader ratings. First published in 1980. The book spans 439 pages.

About Petals on the Wind

They were such brave children to withstand such suffering. Such clever children to escape such terror!For Carrie, Chris and Cathy, the attic was a dark horror that would not leave their minds, even while they built bright, promising new lives. Of course mother had to pretend they didn't exist.And Grandmother was convinced they had the devil in them.But that wasn't their fault. Was it? Cathy knew what to do.She now had the powers she had learned from her beautiful mother. She knew it in the way her brother still yearned for her, in the way her guardian touched her, in the way all men looked at her.She knew it was time to put what she knew to the test. To show her mother and grandmother that the pain and terror of the attic could not be forgotten... Show them.Show them—once and for all.--back cover

Detail Value
Author V.C. Andrews
Published 1980
Pages 439
Genres Fiction, Horror, Young Adult, Romance, Mystery & Thriller
Average Rating 3.82 / 5.00
Total Ratings 40,354

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.8
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40.4K ratings
With a rating of 3.82, Petals on the Wind is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.99, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.82
This Book
3.99
Mystery & Thriller Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Petals on the Wind?

Petals on the Wind is categorized as Fiction, Horror, Young Adult, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.

Is Petals on the Wind worth reading?

Based on 40.4K reader ratings, Petals on the Wind has an average score of 3.82 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is Petals on the Wind?

Petals on the Wind has 439 pages.

Who wrote Petals on the Wind?

Petals on the Wind was written by V.C. Andrews. It was first published in 1980.

What is the ISBN for Petals on the Wind?

The ISBN-13 for Petals on the Wind is 9780671729480.0.

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