If There Be Thorns Analysis

ANALYSIS – If There Be Thorns A lot of readers found ITBT particularly difficult to get through and I myself agree,  due to the change of narrative in the form of Cathy s two sons Jory and Bart. Personally,  I wanted to carry on reading Cathy s experience s as they were so passionate and…

Virginias Message on Child Abuse

One of our members, Candace Marie Butler who also runs the highly successful Whispered Dreams Theatre , a VCANDREWS role play, on Facebook shared with us her fantastic essay in which she cites Virginia Andrews works as an example of the continuous cycle of child abuse within families. As Candaces essay not only displays the…

Corrines Pearls

Corrine’s diamond butterfly clasp pearl necklace is such an important detail in the Dollanganger saga. It is spoken of in the first three books , having created a lasting impression with both the Dollanganger children and in turn, the readers. AtticSecrets were thrilled when the wonderful Julianne Hannes (expert at tracking things down) posted an…

Like father, Like Daughter

Sometimes I find myself pondering about Corrine and Chris ‘s early years – after they fled Foxworth Hall. So many unanswered questions – How did they survive ? Wasn’t there a war on ? Wouldn’t it seem strange Chris wasn’t in service ? How did they get a house ? And, lastly, and quite importantly…

If There Be Thorns movie review

” This family is …….complicated” Far more sinister in tone than its predecessors, but still keeping with some slightly warped humour…… If There Be Thorns premiered in the UK Thursday night  to some great fan reaction. Our Swifty Doll was raving about ‘Mini Malcolm’ aka Bart jnr played by Mason Cook on Twitter. That kid truly…