Petals on the Wind
Published in 1980, Petals on the Wind is a gothic fiction and horror novel by V.C. Andrews. The story is set in Florida and Foxworth Hall, in 1960–1975. Characters include Cathy Dollanganger, Chris Dollanganger and Carrie Dollanganger. Key subjects include dysfunctional families, dilation and curettage, mothers and daughters and revenge.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.0 out of 5 from 13 ratings, and 337 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 61 editions across 5 languages.
At about 439 pages, most readers finish it in 8–9 hours.
About Petals on the Wind
Petals on the Wind is a novel written by V. C. Andrews in 1980. It is the second book in the Dollanganger series. The timeline takes place from the siblings' successful escape in November 1960 to the fall of 1975.
Quick answers
Who wrote Petals on the Wind?
Petals on the Wind was written by V.C. Andrews and first published in 1980.
What genre is Petals on the Wind?
It is usually shelved as Gothic Fiction and Horror.
How long is Petals on the Wind?
The median edition has 439 pages, about 8–9 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Petals on the Wind?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Abandoned Bride, Grief Cottage and The Vampire Diaries.
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