My Sweet Audrina (1) (The Audrina Series) by Andrews, V.C.

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My Sweet Audrina (1) (The Audrina Series) Unknown Binding – September 15, 1990

by V.C. Andrews (Author)

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Book 1 of 2

The Audrina Series
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528 pages
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Publisher

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Publication date

September 15, 1990
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4.19 x 0.9 x 6.75 inches
ISBN-10

0671729462
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978-0671729462
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pocket Books (September 15, 1990)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Unknown Binding ‏ : ‎ 528 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0671729462
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0671729462
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.19 x 0.9 x 6.75 inches

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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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Iron Butterfly Lady

A soap opera on steroids!

Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2020

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This book epitomizes everything that is wrong with soap operas. There is murder after murder and in that way, it is a clear who done it novel that reads like a dime store gothic tale of mixed emotions, sex, confusion, and seduction. I got a glimpse of whitefern at the end and immediately caught inconsistencies in the story of the second book as compared to the first. The first book was well written and full of drama. The second one I can tell at a glance, not so much. In the second book, Ardens character is so different, cruel, and consistently cold you will not recognize him. The first book is okay for a bit of light reading but I am not going to bother with the second. I did not like the preview.

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Almost four decades later and still with a WOW factor

Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2020

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When I decided to read Flowers in the Attic, along with this book again after 36 years, I made sure to check my expectations before opening the cover.

This was a good thing as Flowers was the first one I picked up. But Audrina was QUITE the surprise! After all this time, it holds its own in terms of suspense and mystery, hinting at villains and possible villains everywhere you turn.

Though I’d read it and remembered most of it (going on four decades, remember?) I was still so appreciative of the masterful subplots that would wend their way throughout the entire book, so that every time there was a reveal, and you thought you’d figured it out, you’d find later it was only a set-up for an even bigger reveal!

Occasionally, I enjoy going back and reading books that impacted me during my teenage years. It’s rare I find a book that can hold its own, when read at my age in today’s world. It’s that good a dark-themed mystery, drenched in villains, licentious sex and more evil than you could imagine.

And that’s pretty much just the immediate family.

Definitely not recommended for your religious-based book clubs or those who like to read a lot of Fiona Valpy. Trust me on this one.

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Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2020

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In this photo you cannot see the damage, this was taken after I removed horrible plastic cover. The papes are perfectly fine, this book is very old, I suppose from some library . Given that it was used, it was not in bad condition, just had lived; meaning the outside was minorly damaged on ends. You sill get your book, it and to make it look pretty just take the plastic cover off.

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Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2018

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I'm not familiar with VC's other works, but I'm sure she's a great author. I just didn't see that talent in this book at all. One star seemed too harsh. The prose was nice. Vera was creepy in a good way and the lies Audrina faces as she grows up kept me engaged at the beginning. But those are the only positive things I can say. This will contain spoilers.
1. Plot Holes
This book really suspended my belief in so many ways. Why the hell is Vera pushing people down stairs to attempt murder? What happens if they survive and they see it was her? Are the cops so stupid that three people falling down stairs doesn't lead them to think that maybe it's murder? But while Audrina is in a coma, for some reason, she's not in a hospital, she's at her house. WHY!? Also, can someone explain how Sylvia, a mentally challenged 12 year old, somehow carried Audrina to her old bedroom and hid her under the bed. SHE CAN'T EVEN COUNT! Sylvia at one point, unplugs Audrina's life support so she's dying, but then Sylvia pushes Audrina off the bed and hides her. Isn't Audrina still dying? What happened to the life support? Also, it seems like the cops have not been notified about Audrina's tumble. Why does Vera flash the crystals before pushing Audrina down the stairs? What does that accomplish, besides an obvious red-herring for the reader? Why doesn't Vera simply unplug the life support herself instead of tying cookies to the plug so Sylvia does? What was the "gift" that the father expected Audrina to gain? Why force her to sit in that chair at all?
2. The "Twist"
Twenty pages in, I already guessed what the twist is. But despite the "twist" being super obvious, it's also genuinely ridiculous. While reading, I literally thought: "OK, it seems really obvious that Audrina is actually her older sister, but there's no way that the ending will be that ridiculous right? WOW! I was wrong!" The whole thing seems so contrived and so forced. Apparently the gang rape of her occurs two years (I think) prior to the book starting, but it's explained that it was at least nine years ago. Audrina even says there's no pictures of her when she was young, but there are tons of the "first and better" Audrina. Can't 9 year old Audrina look at a picture of an 8 year old, or even a 6 year old Audrina and go: "HEY! THAT LOOKS LIKE ME!" Also, if Audrina's Aunt is so against keeping the secret, why does she play along with the Teatime Tuesdays? That apparently was a huge ploy to "advance" time for Audrina. Doesn't Audrina question the reason why she has her "older sister's" memories? Doesn't it become super obvious at this point that she is, in fact, that Audrina?
3. Audrina's Character
She is such a terrible character. The first third of the book is her whining nonstop that she's never as good as the first Audrina. Then OF COURSE she has to be drop dead gorgeous. She has physical features that defy physics. Her hair apparently changes colors. AND she has VIOLET EYES! I have never even heard of someone having either of these traits
I would honestly forgive most of what I've mentioned so far, because none of this comes close to this next bit. Compared to the fact that she gets back together with her awful shit-eating husband Arden, who's more despicable than Vera. At least when Vera is awful, she lets Audrina know she's the enemy. Whereas Arden pretends Aurdrina is his #1 priority, but his actions are absolutely horrendous.
First, he witnesses Audrina's rape and does NOTHING. Doesn't even notify the police. He also keeps this huge secret about Audrina being the first Audrina from the very beginning. WHY!? WHY DOESN'T HE TELL HER! She deserves to know the truth about who she is. Then he dates her when she's fourteen and he's in college, which was disgusting. Then when he marries her, he basically rapes her every night. THEN, while married, he cheats on her with her sister Vera again and again, yet never comes clean. His logic? He needed release, but he actually truly loves Audrina so much more than Vera. Well, obviously not, why not just rub one out instead? And the real kicker: HE PLOTS TO MURDER AUDRINA TO BE WITH VERA. I literally couldn't believe how terrible Arden was. It was horrifying. But that's not what bothered me. What really bothered me is that Audrina chooses to stay with Arden. Despite knowing all this. This was heartbreaking for me because despite everything, I still wanted Audrina to have a happy ending and ditch Arden. I hated Arden so much.

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An Emotional Rollarcoaster

Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2015

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Firstly I want to say that this is a very good book. The first section was hell to get through, but after that it sped up and blew me away! It churns my stomach to think things like V.C. Andrews writes are happening to people out in the world. This book angered me very much! I thought Audrina was smart, but when she stayed at the house at the ending, I was done. Vera is a hateful wench whom I did not feel sorry for at all. Like get over it, Daddy doesn't love you, does that give you the excuse to set up the rape of your younger sister? No I don't think so. Also the rape scene broke my heart so much! It was very hard to read, a little through and I'd have to set the book down for a minute. Arden is the worst guy I have every read in a novel! I had so much hate boiling toward him near the end. And it's not mainly because he did nothing to help Audrina, but because when she needed him most he was fooling around with stupid Vera! Only person I sympathize with is Damien and Ellie. Damien was only trying to do the right thing, and save his daughter from a life filled with depression. This book will bring about so many emotions so prepare yourself!

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Sica

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Reviewed in Germany on December 27, 2013

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Spoiler in der Bewertung!

Das Buch zu bewerten fällt mir etwas schwer. Anfangs hat es mir richtig gut gefallen. Der Schreibstil ist schön, bildhaft und atmosphärisch und bricht auch nicht qualitativ ein. Die Handlung selbst ist interessant. Man fiebert Audrina beim erwachsen werden und bei all ihren Schicksalsschlägen mit. Allerdings gab es auch einiges an negativen Punkten.

Zum einen gab es bei mir Punktabzug wegen der Länge. Irgendwie hätte es auch kürzer sein können. Die Handlung fließt gemächlich vor sich her. Wirklich spannend fand ich sie selten (oft aber interessant).
Dann hatte ich ein Problem mit den abrupten Zeitsprüngen innerhalb der Kapitel (zwischen den Kapiteln wäre es was anderes gewesen).
Mit fortschreitender Handlung (die in ihrer klischeehaftigkeit (ich sag nur 'Koma') öfters an eine Soap erinnert) stieß mir das Verhalten einiger Charaktere immer mehr auf, allen voran: warum, verflixt nochmal, schmeißt niemand Vera (leider ein sehr eindimensionaler Charakter) in hohem Bogen aus dem Haus (besonders im letzten Drittel)! Weiter: Die Zerrissenheit Audrinas, einen Jungen zu lieben, mit ihm zu schlafen jedoch abstoßend zu empfinden, ist aufgrund ihres Traumas glaubwürdig dargestellt. Schwer verständlich ist für mich jedoch, wie nach zwei Jahren Ehe diese Mauer zusammenbricht und sie von jetzt auf gleich sexuelles Verlangen entwickelt, als ihr Mann sie verlassen will. Absolut keine Entwicklung findet statt. Zuvor quält sie der Beischlaf psychisch und physisch und dann ist es, als hätten seine Worte einen Schalter umgelegt. Das war mir zu einfach.
Genauso die Szene am Grab gegen Ende, wo sie erst mit Arden wütend und furienhaft kämpft (der symbolisch für die Täter ihrer Vergangenheit in ihren Augen steht), sich das ganze jedoch in eine leidenschaftliche Sexszene wandelt (auf einem Friedhof). Für mich war der Knackpunkt, dass sie die Situation zuerst mit der damaligen Vergewaltigung gleichstellt, aber dann sich ihm leidenschaftlich hingibt. Was für eine Botschaft soll das rüberbringen? Wenn Mann nur oft genug mit einer Frau schläft, wirds ihr irgendwann auch gefallen? Egal wie sehr sie sich wehrt, sie will es eigentlich auch?
Letztendlich enttäuscht war ich von dem Ende und der Entscheidung die sie schließlich trifft. Es hinterließ einen bitteren Beigeschmack.

Trotz der genannten negativen Punkte war das Buch jedoch nett zu lesen und landet bei mir in der Kategorie *guilty pleasure* :)

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Girlwiththechickentattoo 🐔

Typical Virginia Andrews

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 3, 2011

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I read this novel after read the Flowers in the Attic books, which I loved, and although My Sweet Audrina in my opinion wasn't as good, it was still worth a read. The book is chilling, and very strange, and to be honest, I'd expect no less from the suthor. As the reader I reached out to Audrina who I came to adore and hated the character of Vera. The novel is set in a wonderful Victorian house, near some woods, which all makes it the more creepy.
The only problem was I had my doubts from the start about the whole outcome of the mystery and about half way through everything fell into place and I knew, but I still continued to read, and am glad I did.

Tracey

A great read with many twists

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 27, 2018

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Enjoyed this book and the way the family secrets came out bit by bit. As much as you could guess parts others left you shocked. Don't think I sequel is needed but I'm sure it will do the story justice.

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Robert Macala

Very, very happy!

Reviewed in Canada on April 20, 2016

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Could have sworn it was a brand new, never before read edition it was in such mint condition. Could not be any happier to have this edition as part of my literary collection.

Olyvia

Amazing ❤️

Reviewed in Canada on January 10, 2019

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Amazing condition 😍 thank you so much ☺️

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