Twilight's Child [Paperback]

Product Details

• Paperback: 506 pages
• Publisher: Pocket
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416511873
• ISBN-13: 978-1416511878
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.4 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,132,152 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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One of the most popular authors of all time, V.C. Andrews has been a bestselling phenomenon since the publication of her spellbinding classic Flowers in the Attic. That blockbuster novel began her renowned Dollanganger family saga, which includes Petals on the Wind, If There Be Thorns, Seeds of Yesterday, and Garden of Shadows. Since then, readers have been captivated by more than fifty novels in V.C. Andrews' bestselling series. The thrilling new series featuring the March family continues with Scattered Leaves, forthcoming from Pocket Books. V.C. Andrews' novels have sold more than one hundred million copies and have been translated into sixteen foreign languages.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, August 17, 2000

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S. Boisen "jasper243" (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Twilight's Child (Cutler Family) (Mass Market Paperback)

I liked this book because of all the different tragedy's, that made you wonder How can anyone have so much bad luck. I liked Dawn up until she cheated on Jimmy. I thought it was just puppy love for her and for him it was just a good time. But in this book it seemed like she got this big ego. It seemed she was always comparing people to herself and how she was SO much better looking. She obviously thinks highly of herself. I got this understanding after she met Phillips wife Betty Ann. She kept comparing herself to Betty Ann. Also I thought Fern was a little snot. And it aggravated me that Jimmy didn't take notice right away. I still don't see how they could of gotten away with taking her away from her adoptive parents without the law involved. Sure Fern would've lied but I still think that there was a way for the adoptive parents to win in court. Besides how could the adoptive parents (don't remember their names) explain to other people (familly members, teachers, friends, etc.) why she isn't with them no more. Other then those things the book was enjoyable. I look forward to reading the next.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The sun goes down but Dawn pulls through..., May 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Twilight's Child (Cutler Family) (Mass Market Paperback)

There's so much to enjoy in this book! I was thoroughly satisfied by the way it turned out and the twists, turns, and directions the book takes makes you crave for more. I was blissfully happy that one of my favorite heros, Jimmy, finally wed Dawn. That slimeball Michael Sutton got what he deserved. I cheered when Dawn faced him down and made him see the lowly creature he really was. Fern was quite a suprise with the way she turned out- And there was plenty of romantic suspense and drama. As bad as Philip is, I have a soft spot(kinda, sorta) in my heart for him. He isn't such a bad guy if you take away the sick obsession with Dawn. Overall a wonderful book!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Third Book in the Cutler Family Series, September 15, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Twilight's Child (Cutler Family) (Mass Market Paperback)

After being rescued from the Meadows in the previous book ("Secrets of the Morning") by her longtime sweetheart Jimmy Longchamp, Dawn Cutler is back at Cutler's Cove, this time as the owner of the prestigious hotel. The estate was left in her name when her grandfather's will was read in the previous book, revealing that he was, in fact, her biological father.

Yet Dawn isn't the only one to be lied to about her birth. Clara Sue, Dawn's younger sister, soon discovers another secret kept by both girl's mother: that Randolph Cutler isn't Clara Sue's father either; Bronson Alcott is. In fact, just two months after Randolph dies (which happens during Dawn and Jimmy's honeymoon), Dawn's mother and Bronson intend to marry. All of this is quite a shock, especially for Clara Sue, and she takes it out on Dawn one day by attacking her and causing her to miscarry.

Despite the constant barrage of problems from her dysfunctional family, Dawn tries to take more control of her life and create a new, more stable environment for herself by, first, tracking down her newborn baby, Christie, who had been stolen and adopted shortly after being born in secret at the Meadows. Next Dawn marries Jimmy, who has remained loyal and devoted to her ever since they were children, even after both of her ill-fated relationships with Philip Cutler (her half-brother, who is still obsessed with her) and Michael Sutton (her vocal instructor, who pays her a visit later on). Yet I wouldn't consider Dawn's marrying Jimmy the most "normal" decision she's ever made. It's still slightly incestuous, even though Jimmy is a great guy.

Additional past characters revisit Dawn (and a few more die) over the course of years this book covers, such as her estranged "father" (Daddy Longchamp, the one who had "kidnapped" her) and his new family. Even Fern Longchamp (Dawn baby "sister") makes an unforgettable appearance at the end. Sadly, "Twilight's Child" is the last book told from Dawn's viewpoint, for tragedy strikes again in the following book, "Midnight Whispers", which is the story of Dawn's 16-year-old daughter, Christie Longchamp. The Cutler family series concludes with the fifth installment, "Darkest Hour".