Hidden Leaves (De Beers series, Bk. 6)
by V.C. Andrews
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Author: V.C. AndrewsEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-03-01
ISBN: 0743457870
Number of pages: 288
Publisher: Pocket Star
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Book Review: Hidden Leaves
Summary: 3 Stars
The book I read was called, "Hidden Leaves" by V.C. Andrews. This book is just one big love story that has a sad but meaningful ending. A man named Claude realized his love for a woman named Grace. The whole book was just a long letter that Claude was writing to his daughter, Willow. But Willow was not the daughter of Alberta, his wife. Claude owned his own hospital and was a psychiatric doctor. Throughout the book he talked about all of his different patients and how he eventually fell in love with a patient named Grace, even though he was still married. He talked about how his whole life changed once he met her and how he knew she was the one. Claude did not really have a good relationship with Alberta and he always said that it was more like a friendship than a marriage. Grace was at the clinic because she was suffering major depression. Later on when Claude and Grace were getting deeper and deeper into the relationship, Grace finds out she is pregnant. This was pretty bad news because if anybody found out, Claude's clinic would be shut down. When Grace's mom finds out she is pregnant she wants her to come home immediately. The mother didn't know that Claude was the father. Grace could not take the baby back to her home so Claude had to "adopt" the baby. The rest of the story is about how Willow, the baby, grows up and learns about her amazing past. I also read the prequel which was included at the end of the book.
The book I read was exciting in some parts but mostly a little boring. It was boring because I am not really into love books and it just seemed like it kept going on and on. Sometimes I did feel like I was in the book especially when he was talking to Grace or at his clinic because usually there were really intense conversations. Some parts of the main conflict interested me but most of the time there were too many parts that just wouldn't end and would drag on throughout the whole book. The characters were very realistic because the people had pretty normal lives and the book described all of the people at the clinic as if it were a real hospital. The books ending was satisfying but kind of predictable because you pretty much knew what was going to happen because if it didn't happen the book wouldn't have made sense.
The voice of the authors' writing had so much description and it sounded like it was coming from himself. It sounded like it came from him because the whole book was of a father writing a letter to his daughter. The authors' use of vocabulary was excellent because he used so many metaphors and similes and it really made you feel like you were there. The author has a very different way of writing. His writing sounds very smart and kind of old-fashioned. V.C. Andrews described things very well. There wasn't much dialogue throughout the story but it didn't really need it. The tone of the book was overall kind of depressing but it was mostly set to a romantic tone. The main conflict and story was pretty boring but the author was great.
I rate this book a six out of ten. The book wasn't really my kind of read. When I first read the back I thought it might have been a little scarier but it ended up being one big love story. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to read kind of a mellow book or someone who just likes love stories. It doesn't really matter if you are a boy or girl; I think anyone could like it if you take that kind of stuff seriously. The age group would probably be more for adults or older teens.
Overall I didn't really like this book just because it carried on way to long. The only good part was probably all of the description and the ending because you really get to see Willow's point of view. I think mostly adults should read this book. You would like it if you want a lot of description but I can definitely say it's not one of my favorites.
Summary of Hidden Leaves (De Beers series, Bk. 6)
The truth could not be revealed -- until now....A fter the tragic death of her adoptive father, Willow De Beers receives an unexpected gift: a family diary that unlocks all the secrets of her world -- and shatters the life she's known in glitzy Palm Beach, Florida. At last, Willow learns the identity of her real father, and unearths his secret love affair with her real mother. She discovers the reasons for her adoptive mother's cruelty...and the truth about the mysterious woman who couldn't keep her, but would love her forever.
Look inside for the original e-book prequel Dark Seed -- first time in print! Also inside...a preview of the thrilling Broken Wings series -- coming soon from Pocket Star Books
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