In this celebrated psychological suspense novel from the 1950s, Christine Penmark gradually discovers that her meek eight-year-old daughter Rhoda is a cold-hearted and merciless killer.

Review Summary

Rating Distribution

Average Rating: 4.5

Based on 2 reviews

Pros

No Pros Yet

Cons

No Cons Yet

It's Good For

No Uses Yet

Recommendations to buy:

Yes

Product Reviews Read All Reviews »

Murder wears pigtails

Date of Review: Oct 15, 2004

The Bottom Line: A spooky little gem of a horror story that deserves a much wider readership. Great for horror fans!

Review: "The Bad Seed" has become famous as a stage play and a motion picture with a dreadful cop-out ending, though Patty McCormack's deliciously chilling performance as the child killer Rhoda Penmark was a delight to watch. Very few people who are...

You have rated this review not helpful.

Was this review helpful? |

Read full review »

Please let us know what kind of issue this is:
Profanity
Wrong product *
Spam
Duplicate *
Copyright violation *
Not a product review
Other

Comments:
(required for issues marked with a *)

Max. 1000 characters

Submit

Cancel

5.0

by: judy_lind
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros

A well-written, chilling tale about a...

Cons

Somewhat dated now; but still a great...

Murder with a youthful twist

Date of Review: Mar 9, 2000

Review: This book is so full of energy that it's hard to stop reading. It's takes place in a "fashionable" atmosphere, with its characters boldly discussing Freud and sex and other town gossip. All of the extra narration that one would think to be...

You have rated this review not helpful.

Was this review helpful? |

Read full review »

Submit

Cancel

4.0

by: energy81
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros

well written, intriguing characters,...

Cons

flowery language at times

Maxwell Anderson - Winterset

from$7.49

Product Details and Features

Key Information
Authors	Maxwell Anderson
Nonfiction Category	Drama • Fiction Themes
Nonfiction Subcategory	Unknown
Professional Reviews
	*Ulin, David L., Los Angeles Times Book Review:* "...March's novel is, at times, dense and multilayered with vivid descriptions and a degree of narrative nuance that heightens its not inconsiderable suspense. But whether one considers it a lost classic or a potboiler..., 'The Bad Seed' remains as creepy a piece of writing as exists in the language: a subtle evocation of the way evil appears in unexpected places and utterly transforms people's lives."
Book Editions
	Format: Paperback Publisher: Dramatist's Play Service (June 01, 1956) Measurements: 7.5"(h) x 5.25"(w) x 0.25"(d), 0.2 lbs. ISBN: 9780822200888

Available At

See Total Price

Smart Buy! Lowest price from a Trusted Store

1,651 reviews
Trusted

Visit Store

$7.50

See Total Price

Details Store Note: Get free shipping on orders over $25!

Paperback, Bad Seed

Pages: 84, Edition: # 847, Paperback, Dramatists Play Service

Stock Availability In stock

Base Price	$7.50
Tax	Calculate Tax
Shipping	$3.99
Total	See Total Price
Payment Options

More about Amazon
Store Note: Get free shipping on orders over $25!

Lowest Price!

168 reviews
Trusted

Visit Store

$6.00

See Total Price

Details Store Note: Fantastic prices with ease & comfort of Amazon.com!

Paperback, Bad Seed

Pages: 84, Edition: # 847, Paperback, Dramatists Play Service

Stock Availability In stock

Base Price	$6.00
Tax	Calculate Tax
Shipping	$3.99
Total	See Total Price
Payment Options

More about Amazon Marketplace
Store Note: Fantastic prices with ease & comfort of Amazon.com!

Switch to: Reviews | Compare Prices Overview

Prices are provided by the merchants. We assume no responsibility for accuracy of price information provided by merchants. Please alert us to any pricing discrepancies and we will alert the merchant. Sales taxes are estimated at the zip code level. Shipping costs are estimates. Please check store for exact shipping costs. To learn more about why certain stores are listed on the site, click here

Product specifications are obtained from third parties, and while we make every effort to assure the accuracy of product information, we do not assume any liability for inaccuracies. Store ratings and product reviews are written and submitted by online shoppers to assist you as you shop. They do not reflect our opinions. We take no responsibility for the content of ratings and reviews submitted by users.

Certain supplemental information provided by

Site Index - Books

Email or User Name:
Password:	Forgot your password?
	Remember me on this computer

Email Address:
User Name:	(4-14 characters.)
Password:	(At least 7 characters, different than username.)
Verify password:
Verification code:	Reload code

No email yet?

Maxwell Anderson and William March - Bad Seed

Overview

Product Description

Review Summary

Murder wears pigtails

Read full review »

Murder with a youthful twist

Read full review »

You Might Also Like

Product Details and Features

Key Information

Professional Reviews

Book Editions

Available At

Smart Buy! Lowest price from a Trusted Store

Lowest Price!

Recently Viewed Items

Pest Control Litigation

Cheap Book - 97% Off

Borders Official Site

The Book Depository

John Maxwell Book Sale

Please enter the email address you used to register your account. If you can't remember your email, please contact customer service at support@shopping.com.
Email Address:
Clicking on "Submit" will reset your password. A temporary password will be sent to the email you enter above.

No email yet?

> Media > Books

Maxwell Anderson and William March - Bad Seed

Overview

Product Description

Review Summary

You Might Also Like

Product Details and Features

Key Information

Professional Reviews

Book Editions

Available At

Smart Buy! Lowest price from a Trusted Store

Recently Viewed Items