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The Bad Seed
The Bad Seed
Author: William March
That strange little Rhoda Penmark-Such a lovely girl. What was it about her that made people uneasy? Perhaps it was her more than childish need to possess things. She always got what she wanted. And if anything got in her way, she eliminated it with an efficiency which was frightening and murderous.
ISBN: 306174
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scrapbooklady avatar reviewed The Bad Seed on + 472 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
Although, March's novel is dated, this story does raise the question can people be born killers. On the outside Rhoda Penmark seems like the perfect little girl, sugar and spice and everything nice. However under her perfect exterior Rhoda is a cunning deceiving child who is willing to kill for what she wants.

At the beginning of the novel Rhoda's mother thinks her little girl is the perfect child. However as the story progresses her mother discovers that if Rhoda does not get what she wants she kills. Even more disturbing, her mother's genetics may be responsible for Rhoda's lack of morality. The reader gets a great view into Christina's mind as she decides what is to be done about her daughter... Overall a quick and spooky read that is worth your time.
jkzjs avatar reviewed The Bad Seed on + 67 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This was a very good book. Although written in the '50s it still holds up today. It has a suprising ending that makes you say, "Oh my!" It does not end the same as the movie if you have seen that.
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Helpful Score: 1
I never saw the movie but I enjoyed this book. Definitely reminded me of the old days when terror and suspense wasnt created through gore but psychological buildup.
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DebY avatar reviewed The Bad Seed on + 12 more book reviews
I have always enjoyed this story and really enjoyed the movie. Very good book!
marcijo28 avatar reviewed The Bad Seed on + 275 more book reviews
A chilling story. Gripping right to the end.
Well written and easy to read.
You won't be able to put it down!