Question: is flowers in the attic a true story?
Answer: In the August 12, 2013, article Interview with Ann Patty, Editor of Flowers in the Attic, Ann Patty also confirms that Flowers in the Attic was based on a true story. "Yes, Flowers in the Attic was based on a story she heard when she was in the hospital for a spinal operation.... Well, someone told it to her, yes.