In my Top Ten Favorites by Stephen King, lies this book, Rose Madder. King depicts the struggle of abused women quite well in this book. Having know a few, I have seen in them what King depicts in Rose, the lead female in this book. Most of the book flashes between two perspectives: Rose in her new life, and Norman, her husband, on her trail (he is a cop after all!). I sometimes found it hard to get through parts of Norman's view, not because it was done poorly, but because it was done so well. King made Norman a hateful, racist, wife beating loser, and made him well. While reading his thoughts through out the book, I often became enraged, hoping Norman would get his in the end. It just goes to show the power King often yields! Good writting is not just about a good plot, it's also about making your readers really feel for the people and events. Rose's story will definately make you feel something and I recommend it for anyone who is looking for an emotional ride.Read full review
I had read this book years ago, and I would think of it time and again. Remembering how she went into that picture and how that fascinated me. So I decided to buy it and read it again. It was just as good this time, and I think I will keep the book to read again.
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This novel is a thrilling story of a women who incounteted a marriage that goes wrong after she gets away from her husband whom is a cop who Is Controlling,and battering his wife As she walks into a new life the dream Turns into reality . It is a wonderful thrilling novel you can't put it down... Enjoy
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This sneaks up on you...not horror but suspense and thriller with supernatural theme! Great for seasoned and new King readers! I highly recommend this great book of Uncle Stevie as we Constant Readers call King✨️👏
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Great story, can’t go wrong with the KING of horror. I’ve read it several times before but did not have the hardcover. Great price so that I could add to my collection
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