09-13-2009, 08:20 AM
I've read many gothics and when I like an author, I start to read all his/her works (if I can find them). Sometimes, I find that the author reworks their plots and have different endings (sometimes, not so different). Sometimes, I find some authors reworking other authors' plots. It can become predictable, but if the author keeps me entertained, I don't mind. When it's poorly written, I find it difficult to continue, especially if I can predict the outcome.
On the other hand, I have collected many VC Andrews books and have never opened any of them. Having not read them, I cannot comment on their quality. I know some on this forum might not consider Andrews gothic, while many others would. I'd say her books do qualify, even if they don't meet everyone's expectations of a gothic.
I saw the movie Flowers in the Attic ages ago and it made me want to read the book, but I never did. After I collected the whole series and read the synopses at the back, I was disinclined to read them. I don't know why. Perhaps, it's because she reworks all the incest themes into her books and I find them unappealing. How much incest or supposed incest can someone tolerate? Do others feel this way? Do others have a problem with reading reworked plots?
On the other hand, I have collected many VC Andrews books and have never opened any of them. Having not read them, I cannot comment on their quality. I know some on this forum might not consider Andrews gothic, while many others would. I'd say her books do qualify, even if they don't meet everyone's expectations of a gothic.
I saw the movie Flowers in the Attic ages ago and it made me want to read the book, but I never did. After I collected the whole series and read the synopses at the back, I was disinclined to read them. I don't know why. Perhaps, it's because she reworks all the incest themes into her books and I find them unappealing. How much incest or supposed incest can someone tolerate? Do others feel this way? Do others have a problem with reading reworked plots?