- Hardcover: 384 pages
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd (25 Jan 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0684851717
- ISBN-13: 978-0684851716
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.2 x 3.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,509,275 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Olivia was always the sensible one in the Logan family; she would become the resilient caretaker of the family whether she wanted to or not. Her sister Belinda, on the other hand, received all the attention and was by far the most beautiful.
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With the publication of her first novel, FLOWERS IN THE ATTIC, Virginia Andrews became a bestselling phenomenon. Since then, readers have been captivated by more than forty novels in the Virginia Andrews' series. Her novels have sold over 100 million copies worldwide and been translated into 22 languages.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
From the moment that I picked up this book, I found it extremely difficult to put it down again!Well written, interesting and exciting. Throughout this series of books I have grown to dislike Olivia intensely, viewing her as a bitter and twisted old woman. Her main strategy seemed to be to ruin other peoples lives, taking out all their fun and happiness so they too could live like her, in very miserable circumstances. She ruled her family with a rod of iron and they all seemed to be wary of her almost scared.
However, from reading the book 'Olivia', I can now sympathise with her and understand why she has become the person she is. She has lead a hard life, having to become a person people can rely on. Belinda must have been a nightmare to live with and it must have cut Olivia to the quick when Belinda had an affair with the only man that Olivia truly ever loved - Nelson Childs.
I can truly recommend that you read this book. I am sure that you will enjoy it as much as I have.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The author who took over from the true Andrews genius herself really has her work cut out to be as good,but she has managed with the same passion and flair as Virginia Andrews Its reassuring to know that some writers books don't end when their lives do.If every writer had someone to take over from them there would still be so many talented writers.In that respect Olivia doesn't disappoint. The fifth in the Logan series or first depending on how you wish to read them it really doesn't matter,it's still a great read. Ever wondered if the hardships we encounter in our lives are what mould us or are we born cold,calculating and coniving.In Olivias case the later is true. Olivia was like the ugly duckling only she never grew into the swan she was always outshone by her very vivacious younger sister.Olivias father would have been more proud if she had been a boy. The whole book revolves around the two opposing directions two sisters can take and how their lives can change dramatically by one mistake. A mistake that follows them and all those around them. Olivia is a riveting prequel which shows how one lie can haunt everyones lives.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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During a spell when a relative was in hospital for several weeks following bodged orthopaedic surgery, she would read incessantly.
Initially, she was not familiar with Andrews' books until loaned one by a staff member who used to read during her breaks. It was not one of the first in a series but either 2 or 3 and she much enjoyed it. Later loaned another and enjoying that, she then asked that I buy some others on her behalf. She then bought some and borrowed others from other longer-stay patients and thus read most of her books in a fairly short time.
When told about V.C. Andrews following on with Virginia's writing, she also bought many of those.
In hospital and later, she thoroughly recommended both Andrews' books to several other people who, like her, did not previously know about the authors.
Initially, she was not familiar with Andrews' books until loaned one by a staff member who used to read during her breaks. It was not one of the first in a series but either 2 or 3 and she much enjoyed it. Later loaned another and enjoying that, she then asked that I buy some others on her behalf. She then bought some and borrowed others from other longer-stay patients and thus read most of her books in a fairly short time.
When told about V.C. Andrews following on with Virginia's writing, she also bought many of those.
In hospital and later, she thoroughly recommended both Andrews' books to several other people who, like her, did not previously know about the authors.
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what's up with the title?
Why wasn't this book called Muted Voices, or something else that matched the other four titles in this series?
Nonetheless, this was a decent read, and the last of Mr. Read more
Nonetheless, this was a decent read, and the last of Mr. Read more
Published 16 months ago by M
Not what i was expecting, but still a good read
I was slightly dissapointed with this book. i thought it would have more about Haille's upbringing and the lead up to her and Chester running away together. Read more
Published 21 months ago by ashlin-rose
Olivia, you can't help but feel sorry for her
Instead of explaining why Olivia was such a mean and spiteful woman in the previous Logan books, this novel makes you feel sorry for her and dislike her all at the same time. Read more
Published on 1 Jun 1999
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