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Seeds of Yesterday

  • 1984 first published
  • 408 pages
  • ★ 4.8 (4 ratings)
  • 44 editions

Published in 1984, Seeds of Yesterday is a horror novel by V.C. Andrews. The story is set in United States and Foxworth Hall, in 1997–2001. It features Cathy Dollanganger, Chris Dollanganger and Bart. Key subjects include families, family life, dysfunctional families and televangelists.

Open Library readers give it an average of 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, and 114 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 44 editions across 7 languages.

It runs to roughly 408 pages — 7–8 hours of reading at an average pace.

About Seeds of Yesterday

Seeds of Yesterday is a novel written by V. C. Andrews. It is the fourth book in the Dollanganger Series. The story continues from the point of view of the protagonist, Cathy, following her from the age of 52 until her death a few years later.
Description from Open Library

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

Era

  • 1997–2001

Characters

  • Cathy Dollanganger
  • Chris Dollanganger
  • Bart
  • Joel Foxworth
  • Corrine
  • Jory
  • Melodie
  • Cynthia Sheffield
  • Antonia Winters
  • Deirdre Sheffield

Subjects

  • Domestic fiction
  • Suspense fiction
  • Horror fiction
  • Families
  • Family life
  • American horror fiction
  • Dysfunctional families
  • Televangelists
  • Broken hearts
  • Incest
  • Child abuse
  • Brothers and sisters
  • Revenge
  • Mother and child
  • Teenagers
  • Horror

Quick answers

Who wrote Seeds of Yesterday?

Seeds of Yesterday was written by V.C. Andrews and first published in 1984.

What genre is Seeds of Yesterday?

It is usually shelved as Horror.

How long is Seeds of Yesterday?

The median edition has 408 pages, about 7–8 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to Seeds of Yesterday?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Gilda Stories, Cujo and Jaws.

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