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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I hate the storyline, just as I expected I would. I read it for a book club. I am not a Stephen King fan. The book itself arrived in excellent condition! I will give it to a King fan after my book club meets.
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Very entertaining and enjoyable. Seeing how things work from both sides is new and different. Reading a second time to make sure I didn’t miss anything!!
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I love the book it is great shape i love it .its a great book..
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Rose Madder is based on a woman who leaves an abusive marriage after 14 years and tries to live a new life without beatings. However, when her husband Norman realizes she left (and with his bank card!) he becomes furious and sets out to find her, and "teach her a lesson". Stephan King intertwines the stories of both characters; Rose and Norman, and brings readers through a creepy tale that will make you wonder if it is in fact reality or not. Although it is a bit over drawn, and we could have let go of 100 pages, it is a great story.
The book is in excellent condition and price was very affordable- you can tell it came from a smoker’s home but it’s tolerable -
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