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16th out of 33 books
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Runaways (Orphans #5)
by
V.C. Andrews
The spellbinding Orphans series concludes in this thrilling new novel from V.C. Andrews®... "All for one and one for all" was the girls' motto. In the grim foster home for orphans run by Louise and Gordon Tooey, at least Brooke, Crystal, Raven, and Butterfly had each other. Calling themselves "sisters," together they could forget the past and dream of a new chance...a real...more
Paperback, 342 pages
Published
November 1st 1998
by Pocket Books
(first published January 1st 1998)
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I read a book called Runaways, by V.C Andrews. This book takes place in America in the past by like 10 years or so. The book is about four teenage girl orphans who live in a foster home with many other children. They are like sisters. The foster house is not the best whatsoever. They are constantly forced to clean and do not have a loving home. They are in constant fear of there foster "father" Gordon Tooey. He is a tough giant who is terrible and mean. One day the girls can not take it anymore....more
Had been hoping that Neiderman would have gone back to his usual good work after this. The Cutler and Landry series had been good books, and I have no idea why he decided to write this miniseries. If something is classic - and VCA was - then stick with it! This story of the Orphans was a mildly interesting read, more for teens, and not a good representation of the VCA name. The ending also felt rather rushed together, and the novel overall was very, very cheesy, especially with the hippie charac...more
A few errors in the book. When they initially leave they take food with them. Somehow that is forgotten for the rest of the book and they constantly waste food on eating in restaurants.
Also there was a page near the end where Brooke is talking to Raven. When she steps off the porch it's with Crystal. Then when conversation happens again it's Raven. I understand mistakes happen, I just wonder where the editor was.
I think it was an okay book. It's been awhile since I've read VC Andrews someone at...more
Also there was a page near the end where Brooke is talking to Raven. When she steps off the porch it's with Crystal. Then when conversation happens again it's Raven. I understand mistakes happen, I just wonder where the editor was.
I think it was an okay book. It's been awhile since I've read VC Andrews someone at...more
Feb 09, 2013
Michelle
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You can run, but you can't hide!.
The story of VC Andrews' 4 Orphans, Crystal, Raven, Butterfly and Brooke, picks up about 3 years after they all meet at Lakewood House. They have become sisters, with bonds so deep that they can pull Butterfly out of comatose states with the power of their mantra.
Stuck under the supervision of an adoption sabotaging Foster Mom and a children hating creepy Foster Father, the Orphanteers decide to take their future into their own hands. Their plan to runaway work...more
The story of VC Andrews' 4 Orphans, Crystal, Raven, Butterfly and Brooke, picks up about 3 years after they all meet at Lakewood House. They have become sisters, with bonds so deep that they can pull Butterfly out of comatose states with the power of their mantra.
Stuck under the supervision of an adoption sabotaging Foster Mom and a children hating creepy Foster Father, the Orphanteers decide to take their future into their own hands. Their plan to runaway work...more
There is little I have to say for this book, but since I promised to write a review for novels I read, I'll write a few thoughts here.
There were some info dumps, tedious to read those. There was also a lot of telling rather than showing at the beginning but it got better somewhere in the middle.
The characters were okay. I didn't like Butterfly, though. I loved Brooke.
I needed to suspend disbelief throughout the whole book. It was close to realistic enough but also not quite. (view spoiler)...more
There were some info dumps, tedious to read those. There was also a lot of telling rather than showing at the beginning but it got better somewhere in the middle.
The characters were okay. I didn't like Butterfly, though. I loved Brooke.
I needed to suspend disbelief throughout the whole book. It was close to realistic enough but also not quite. (view spoiler)...more
One of my favorites now, (but then again, they all end up being my favorite). All four girls decide to run away from the foster home they're living in after one of the girls almost gets molested by their foster father.
From the moment they take off, it is an adventure and they learn a lot of lessons along the way about the kindness of people, and how people can take advantage.
I do have to say, I was pleasantly surprised by the ending of this book. Sometimes the author will leave you wishing thin...more
From the moment they take off, it is an adventure and they learn a lot of lessons along the way about the kindness of people, and how people can take advantage.
I do have to say, I was pleasantly surprised by the ending of this book. Sometimes the author will leave you wishing thin...more
I have been reading Runaways by V.C. Andrews which is about 4 orphan girls who act as sisters wanting to feel loved and to be adopted. This book is based off of 4 other books about the 4 girls’ past and how they all meet up, which is in the book Runaways. Why it’s called Runaways is because they hate where they live. Everyone is cruel and their foster parents only want money and a clean home. Even though it doesn’t feel like a home to the girls. So they decide to runaway to California and becom...more
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The last V.C. Andrews book I ever read. I believe I was 14 at the time. This is when I woke up from my V.C. Andrews spell and realized how shitty her books actually were. All my other ratings for her books are totally skewed simply for the fact that I remember the books differently as a half dumb/half gullible adolescent. Oh well, V.C. Andrews will always have a soft spot in my heart.
It was better than #2, #3 and #4 (and much better than #1 - rip-off of Petals on the Wind), but Raven and Butterfly were soooo annoying!
Quite amusing book, but Andrew Neiderman is not as imaginative as the real V.C. Andrews.
Quite amusing book, but Andrew Neiderman is not as imaginative as the real V.C. Andrews.
Aug 04, 2011
Jessica Banker
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The orphans series is a wonderful drama series by vc andrews. she knows how to twist a tail of deception lies lust love drama sadness fear and many other emotions. you will know the main character as if she was you... quite enjoyable!
VC Andrews has always been a favorite of mine since my childhood days. I have read (and re-read) all of her books, and although I am much older now and find that some of her work is better than others, I still enjoy the twists and turns, strangeness and mystery that continues to captivate my interest.
With that being said - it might also explain why I find the ghostwriter's quality of work lacking and less memorable than Andrews true writing, especially with the newer, more modern series.
If your...more
With that being said - it might also explain why I find the ghostwriter's quality of work lacking and less memorable than Andrews true writing, especially with the newer, more modern series.
If your...more
I thoght it was a great end to the series and an amazing story. i love how they all got together and things.! this is my fav. series next to Cutler series and I read it once so i'm readin it again
I was hesitant to read this because of the descriptions I had read - I had this picture in my head that it would be horrifying - and the beginning was pretty messed up but once they left the Tooey house it lost the danger appeal and was just okay. Decent book.
5 Stars is kinda embarrassing, but I've been reading VC Andrews since I was too young to be, and this is one of my favorites. I promise I read real books too.
I love all of the VC Andrews books! can't go wrong with any of her books. start with one and you will be hunting down all of her series of novels.
Loved it! I think it was put together well with all the orphans together. Great story all around in my opinion.
A disappointing end to the disappointing Orphans Mini-series. I would not recommend this series to anyone.
Aug 20, 2009
Sarah
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The four orphans together at last! This book explains what they decide to do to their lives.
I read this as a teen and at that time, the characters felt so real, so relatable.
Was a really intense book. I loved that guy that brooke met! <3
V.C. Andrew books has always been one of my little guilty pleasures!
Jul 07, 2011
Michelle
marked it as to-read
I'm not sure if I have read this series or not. It's been so long.
Another one of my favorite series by her!! Great read!
I still love the ending.
I didn't read this novel until a few years after I finished the first 4 of the series.
It was odd returning to the girls after they more or less managed to work through their problems. Especially when it turned out that their problems had only just begun. In this novel they all proceed to run away from the Home they get placed in, mainly because their guardians are getting a little touchy-feely.
But things on the road are not how the girls expected. And who but a group of naive girls would expect...more
It was odd returning to the girls after they more or less managed to work through their problems. Especially when it turned out that their problems had only just begun. In this novel they all proceed to run away from the Home they get placed in, mainly because their guardians are getting a little touchy-feely.
But things on the road are not how the girls expected. And who but a group of naive girls would expect...more
TRULLY SENSATIONAL
Follow up to orphans. Again was ok.
Made me cry!!!!! Loved it!
This was my first V.C. Anderws book, I read it when I was about twelve and have loved her ever since. She is like the jelly dought of literature, you know you shouldn't be reading it, you know that it's trash that will rot your mind but it's just so good! Look in between Kafka and Vonnegut sometimes I like to read something that requires no brain movement. don't judge me :)
3.5 stars.
I was really disappointed with this book. Mainly, because Raven's character was so bitchy. She was completely different from how she had been portrayed in her stand-alone story. She reminded me of Fern and Clara from the Cutlet series or Vera from My Sweet Audrina. Runaways just didn't meet my expectations.
I was really disappointed with this book. Mainly, because Raven's character was so bitchy. She was completely different from how she had been portrayed in her stand-alone story. She reminded me of Fern and Clara from the Cutlet series or Vera from My Sweet Audrina. Runaways just didn't meet my expectations.
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Virginia Cleo Andrews (born Cleo Virginia Andrews) was born June 6, 1923 in Portsmouth, Virginia. The youngest child and the only daughter of William Henry Andrews, a career navy man who opened a tool-and-die business after retirement, and Lillian Lilnora Parker Andrews, a telephone operator. She spent her happy childhood years in Portsmouth, Virginia, living briefly in Rochester, New York. The An...more
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