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"Flowers in the Attic at 45: the 'awful and fabulous' gothic megaseller that influenced Gillian Flynn and obsessed Roxane Gay" explores the enduring impact of V.C. Andrews' novel, which sold nearly 3 million copies in its first year of publication. The story follows the Dollanganger siblings, locked in an attic by their mother and grandmother, and delves into themes of incest, abuse, and imprisonment. Despite initial criticism, the book became a cult classic, resonating with readers and influencing subsequent authors like Gillian Flynn. [Extracted from the article] |
