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14th out of 33 books
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Tarnished Gold (Landry #5)
by
V.C. Andrews
Growing up in her beloved swamp, Gabriel is supremely happy, despite the ever-widening rift between her Mama and her conniving, whiskey-drinking Daddy. Her classmates tease her, calling her "La Femme Au Naturel," the Nature Girl, because she seems more interested in poling her pirogue through the canals than she is in romance. But Gabriel nurtures her own secret dreams. Th...more
Paperback, 352 pages
Published
March 1st 1996
by Pocket Books
(first published January 1st 1996)
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You know right away what happens to Gabriel when you start reading 'Ruby', so reading this book is a bittersweet experience. It was nice to see a time where Jack and Catherine were happy together - at least some of the time. I can't help but wonder what would happen if Gisselle had inherited some kind of gift, since it seems to run in the Grandmere bloodline. Anyhoo, Gabriel comes off as a very likeable character. She's very sweet and loving - maybe a bit too sweet for some - but she was a chara...more
Pretty stereotypical for an Andrews novel:
1.) Hot, poor girl (generally blonde) who doesn't think highly of herself and who constantly thinks of other people and their happiness before her own gets raped (suprisingly, in this novel the girl wasn't raped by a family member).
2.) Hot girl gets pregnant, something happens to it/it dies/it gets taken away.
3.) Life sucks.
4.) Girl finds prince charming (who she may be related to, although not so in this book, surprisingly). Something happens to him/he...more
1.) Hot, poor girl (generally blonde) who doesn't think highly of herself and who constantly thinks of other people and their happiness before her own gets raped (suprisingly, in this novel the girl wasn't raped by a family member).
2.) Hot girl gets pregnant, something happens to it/it dies/it gets taken away.
3.) Life sucks.
4.) Girl finds prince charming (who she may be related to, although not so in this book, surprisingly). Something happens to him/he...more
If I had reallzed that Virginia Andrews was in fact V.C, Andrews truthfully I would of never have read the book. To no offence to her she is an execellent writer. For me the problem if you do not a strong inner core and have possible problems with depression you just absolutely cannot read her books. However if your strong and confident with yourself I would see no problem with reading her books. Like before I found myself crying throughout most of the book or flinging it across the room because...more
Well I have finally finished reading the "Landry Series" by V.C. Andrews. I do have to say that I kind of feel a little cheated. I was disappointed to learn that the fifth book in the series was actually a prequel to the first book. I feel as though the fourth book left too many underlying questions for the fifth book to have been a prequel rather than a continuation of the story. The fifth book deals with Gabriel, Ruby's mother, so once again you have to get used to reading as another character...more
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The 5th book was actually a prequel to the whole Landry series. It focused on Gabriel, Ruby's mom, and how she brought babies Paul, Giselle, and Ruby into the world. It also brought us a closer look into the lives of Gabriel's parents as well. I am sad to have finished this mesmerizing series, but I know I will carry Ruby, Gabriel, and Grandmere Catherine close to my heart, for they were really strong women, of whom I admired.
Some parts in the book were really veeishy, and kinda sick - especial...more
Some parts in the book were really veeishy, and kinda sick - especial...more
Finally finished the Landry series. This fifth and final book, Tarnished Gold, takes you back to the beginning. That's V. C. Andrews' style. In this book, you are taken back to Ruby's mother, Gabriel and are with her through what happened with Mr. Tate, Paul's birth and her love affair with Pierre Dumas, father of Ruby and her twin sister Giselle. A few things were explained that you didn't realize were missing and circumstances are better understood despite how well they were already explained....more
What a great start to 2012! I was very surprised with Tarnished Gold, it wasn't what I expected! Thoughts:
1) I was really glad to finally hear the full version of Gabriel's story! In Ruby, there were many versions of the tale, so I was happy to hear the truth.
2) It was really nice to see some characters from Ruby again (especially Grandmere Catherine.)
3) The writing was a definite improvement from Flowers in the Attic. I could really feel the pain Gabriel went through!!
4) I personally felt that...more
1) I was really glad to finally hear the full version of Gabriel's story! In Ruby, there were many versions of the tale, so I was happy to hear the truth.
2) It was really nice to see some characters from Ruby again (especially Grandmere Catherine.)
3) The writing was a definite improvement from Flowers in the Attic. I could really feel the pain Gabriel went through!!
4) I personally felt that...more
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I felt very sad while reading Tarnished Gold because, after reading the previous books, I knew what sad, terrible events happen. However, I really enjoyed the book. I liked learning more about Catherine and Jack's relationship. And although I disagree with Gabriel's choices, I liked her as a character.
Overall, I think Tarnished Gold was a nice conclusion to V. C. Andrews's Landry series.
Overall, I think Tarnished Gold was a nice conclusion to V. C. Andrews's Landry series.
i almost cried reading this book. it was so good but sad at the same time. a lot of things that happened to Gabrielle was totally out of her control and that just made it worse. overall i loved this landry series. it was not as good as the Casteel series but it had its own style to it.
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. (even some of the ghostwriter's work)
I have started this one but it's a little strange reading this one because it's not from the same person point of view like the other 4 are in Ruby's vuew this one is from her mother view yearsbefore Ruby
I read this series when I was in my early twenties. This was actually my favorite book in the Landry series. It was so sad and made me cry a few times.
An enjoyable read but was starting to feel like deja vu the book has become like many previous in VC Andrews earlier collection.
This one goes back to the start of it all. But I learned some things that I didn't really understand too greatly.
I'm glad I'm done with the series. I'm tired of these women getting abused by men and these women believing false promises.
Read in jail didn't finish I stared reading it about a yr after putting it down and man did I love it !
I wish she didnt die in the end. but then again its the last book of the series and I didnt read the other books lol but yeah I liked it over all. it gave me hope in a way! a very good read it was indeed
this book is about a girl who gets pregnant by a hansome boy and has to give her baby away
Knowing how the ending was going to be I was questioning how I'd like this but loved it. I enjoyed hearing what Gabrielle went threw and know what happened with Rudy's grandparents.i found the death of Gabrielle sad even though we already knew from book one it happens its stil a very sad ending so a poor young girl who suffered so much. This is my first non vc Andrews book read and was iffy how I'd enjoy the writing. But for tying up this series I'm thrilled it was like she wrote it herself fing...more
V.C. Andrew books has always been one of my little guilty pleasures!
SAD IS THE ONE AND ONLY WORD I CAN THINK OF.
life gets back at u one way or d other
It was a good ending
loved these books
it was a good book
I wish there was another book, written from Catherine's view. It would be interesting to see what happened while raising Ruby.
GOOD ENDING TO THE SERIES ADDS A LOT OF PIECES TO THE PUZZLE OF WHY RUBY WAS THE WAY SHE WAS
I'm so glad I got to dig deeper into the life of Ruby's mother, Gabriel. It tied the whole series up nicely for me. However, I think I would have loved more elaboration on Gabriel's time with Pierre. It just seemed to be over in a second. I suppose that the fleeting moments were to add to the sadness of the story though. I do love this series and will of course remain a fan of Andrews as always.
Prequel to the Ruby Landry series.
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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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