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Stephen King's national bestseller Rose Madder is the haunting story of a housewife who flees her abusive husband. She runs, thinking she is free. She's wrong--dead wrong.
Dubbed the Master of the Macabre for his domination of the horror genre, King has also written bestselling thrillers, mysteries, fantasies, novellas, and short stories, many of which have been turned into blockbuster films and miniseries (A partial list includes Carrie, The Shining, The Stand,, Misery, It, The Shawshank Redemption, The Langoliers, Stand by Me, and The Green Mile). He also has two works of nonfiction to his credit: a gorgeously crafted memoir/scribbler's how-to (On Writing) and Faithful, a chronicle of the Boston Red Sox' stellar 2004 season, cowritten with Stewart O'Nan. In 2003, he received the National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters.
In between books, the indefatigable King performs in the Rock Bottom Remainders, a rock band that includes among its rotating personnel fellow authors Dave Barry and Amy Tan; attends as many Boston Red Sox games as is humanly possible; and contributes with his wife, Tabitha, to many local and national charities.
King is probably one of the most easily recognizable authors alive, and it's not just because of his string of bestsellers. King has appeared in a number of films based on his work, including Pet Semetary, Thinner, and The Stand.
If you've ever wondered why Stephen King has written several books under the pseudonym Richard Bachman, there is actually a very simple explanation: King is so prolific that he felt it necessary to create an alter-ego so that he could publish more than one book a year. The name was a hastily hobbled together combination of writer Richard Stark (ironically, a pseudonym for Donald Westlake) and Randy Bachman of rock group Bachman-Turner Overdrive.
Anonymous
Posted October 10, 2011
My favorite King novel. Read the paperback 10 times, and purchased a copy for my NookColor. Love it!
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Posted December 28, 2011
This was my first stephen king book and i loved it (: it was a bit long but i got into it on the 1st page. I wish that he woild have kept it non supernatural especially at the end but hey thats king for ya. I did however enjoy reading and getting into the mind of norman. I would recommend this book
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Posted December 17, 2011
As usual, the only bad thing was, I read it and finished it too quickly. Great Stephen King. You won't be disappointed. Loved it.
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Posted November 14, 2011
This books is a book that i read around 14 i forgot what it was called for a while but ill never forget what it was about. This book is so creative.i love it def. Check it out
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.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.
FeatheredPen
Posted February 28, 2011
This novel has always spoken to something deep within my soul. I would recommend it for anyone who has ever been in a situation where they make the powerful realization that, as scary as it might be to change what you know, it's can be far more frightening to live with the idea that things will stay the same if you don't make a change. While the title character, Rose Madder, is awe-inspiring and genuinely creep, it's Rosie Real (Rose McClendon) that you'll find yourself ultimately enthralled with.
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Posted November 4, 2010
I enjoyed Rose Madder by Stephen King, I thought it the characters were well describe, and believable. The two main characters Rose Daniels, whose husband beat her for 14 years, and Norman Daniels, who is a hero cop in his city and who I believe to have a personality disorder, are both written in 1st person. So when your reading about Rose or Norman the setting can be confusing because your reading about one person and then jump to the other character. I also think there are too many descriptions which makes the book a little boring and there isn't much for the reader to infer about.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.This is a great book. I loved the way they have three different dramatic story lines going on throughout the book. There is the one with Rose's new life, then her abusive husband, Norman hunting her down and the best of all, the oil painting....It all comes together for a great ending ! The only thing I noticed in reading the book on my nook, there are numerous misspelled words. They must be all typos. This is a great read whether you are a fan of Stephen King or not, you'll enjoy it !
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Posted March 7, 2009
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I read this book my senior year of high school, have to say it was the first book by Stephen King I'd read. Its capitivating, thrilling and escapism.I give this book also 10/10 for its intrigueness.
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Posted January 29, 2009
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This is one of King's best works. He delved deep into the two characters' minds (Rosie & her husband Norman). There are some very disturbing scenes and he did a VERY good job with Norman, even I was scared of him! Unlike some of King's other books, this one has just the right amount of supernaturalism for the plot. I love Stephen King, but in some of his other books, he sometimes has a tendency to go overboard, but in "Rose Madder", it's perfect.
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Posted July 23, 2008
This is my favorite work by Mr. King. He sends you deep into the psyche of the main character and you can't help but hold breath as you turn each page. However it is certainly not for everyone, as it hit very close to home for me. If you think you can handle the realities of abuse, fear and strength, I suggest you add this to your collection.
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Posted August 31, 2007
I read this book many years ago and is the one book that has remained vividly in my memory. Stephen King is my favorite author. I wans't an avid reader until I ready one of his books then I was hooked. Rose Madder is by far the best fictional book I have ever read. Thats why he is the King.
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Posted July 9, 2007
one of his best books
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Posted March 8, 2007
The best King book. A complet twist then his normal works. It's a book you can't put down.
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Posted June 4, 2006
It is a really great book, but it can be a little confusing at times, I'd recommend it to anybody with a solid somache, King is very grafic in his writings and sometimes very gruesome.
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Posted June 14, 2005
I liked this book but sometimes i got very lost and kinda had to reread entire passages. and i didnt really like how it turned into this fantasy story at the end. but over all, very good.
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Posted June 8, 2005
This book is unbelievable and I have NEVER read a book any better. This book blows away in all standards. King takes you on an adventure and the climax is incredible. The only thing i didnt like about it is soon it will turn into a very phantasmagorical story. And it got boring. But other than that it was amazing and i dont think he'll ever right a better book
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Posted May 8, 2005
I couldn't read this book at night, that's how scary it was. there's just something so freakishly real about this story. That you could actually believe somewhere out there there is really someone like Rosie and Norman. Stephen King really did a good job of portraying Rosie McClendon and Norman even though the part about Norman chewing up some of Rosie's friends was yuck! I was a little bit confused at the end, but for the most part it was very well written. Bravo!
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Posted January 27, 2005
An all too familiar occurence in todays society Rose Daniels finally leaves after years of domestic abuse. Her detective husband stalks her vowing revenge. This book describes the obstacles encountered by battered women and the all too real possibility of vindictiveness by controlling partners. Of course this is a Stephen King read so you know there will be an appearance from a parallel dimension. The way King describes Rosies encounters you feel like you are experiencing them yourself. You can smell the hot dogs cooking, feel the moisture of the fog rolling in off the lake and you can actually hear Norman tearing into his victims with those chattering teeth. I always enjoy a Stephen King ending as they all leave you thinking. This is no different although I'm still scratching my head over the epilogue.
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Overview
This is the story of Rose Daniels, "the most richly portrayed female King's ever created" (Detroit Free Press). Escape from her macabre marriage is not as easy as fleeing to a new city, picking a new name, finding a new job, and lucking out with a new man. Not with a husband like Norman...Stephen King's national bestseller Rose Madder is the haunting story of a housewife who flees her abusive husband. She runs, thinking she is free. She's wrong--dead wrong.