What do You think about Butterfly (1998)?
I have read a couple of V.C. Andrews books, and this is my least favorite so far. The whole book was very predictable. In Andrews' other book i could never guess what was going to happen in the next scene. In butterfly i completely guessed the ending after the first 3 chapters. This is the first book in the Orphan series. I haven't started to read the 2nd book, but hopefully that book is more upbeat and interesting. Butterfly took me awhile to get through, because jt was very slow and predictable. Even though the book was very predictable, i still enjoyed this read for the most part. The book does show real world struggles for children and i really enjoy the story behind the book. When i was reading this book i did get really vivid pictures in my head, because Andrews used very descriptive words and described everything completely and fully. I really expected this book to be more dark than it was. A lot of his other books are all dark and mysterious. For the most part the book was happy moods until the end. This leads me to believe he gets more dark in the next book in the series. I also liked how he left the book in a cliff hanger. Most readers would absolutely hate them, but i love them. I love the intense anticipation of waiting to get the next book in your hands to find out what happens. I rated this 3 stars mostly because i could predict the end of the book. If the book wasn't so predictable i would most likely have liked this book ten times more.
—Lane
When I read these novels back in the day I would have given them 3-3.5 STARS and now would say about one StarI started reading VC Andrews books in the 1991 and stopped about 2003. I have read:-Dollanganger Series-Casteel Series-Cutler Series-Landry Series-Logan Series-Orphans Series-Wildflowers Series-Hudson Series-Shooting Stars Series-DeBeers Series-Broken Wings SeriesAs a preteen reading these novels was a rebellion and the gothic theme also seemed cool. I stopped reading this author because the novelty wore off, the novels are too formulaic that I could not tell one book from another and gothic aspect was lost.
—Kris - My Novelesque Life
On its own - as a novel geared for an younger audience and having an interesting story - this book isn't a bad read. However, as part of the VCA collection, it is unacceptable. Mr. Neiderman should have written this series under his own name, or under a different nom de plume to attract a younger crowd. This does not even begin to compare to the Dollanganger or Casteel series, and is a far cry from even the recently-published-before-this Logan series.The story of Janet is mildly interesting and provides a light read for teenagers, and is a nice quick read, but had no real depth. I don't know why Neiderman decided to go in this direction. For a diehard VCA fan, this book (and the rest of the books written after the Logan series) simply aren't good reads and are barely reminiscent of VCA's writings.
—Delicious Strawberry
