This book had everything I like in it:- A good storyline- Good characters who can create an emotional bond with and that are relatable.- A thrilling page turning writing style.Everything was amazing for me for half of the book. Then the supernatural elemenent was introduced and that's when Stephen K...
I'd probably give this 2.5 stars, actually. I liked the book, but had some issues with the quickness that Rose got over her lengthy abusive past. It started with a lot of potential, but just got a bit ridiculous for me by the end.
Am Anfang war es echt spitze, total spannend und interessant. Aber ab der Stelle, an der Rosie in das Bild abtaucht, habe ich mich den Großteil des restlichen Buches nur noch gelangweilt oder mir gedacht "Ja nee, is klar *augenroll*".
"In the prologue, which takes place in 1985, Rose Daniels's husband, Norman, beats her while she is four months pregnant, causing her to suffer a miscarriage. Rose briefly considers leaving Norman but dismisses the idea: Norman is a policeman, and is excellent at finding people. Norman also has a vi...
I listened to this as an audio book, and that's probably why I actually finished it. Good stuff up until Rose goes into the painting the first time (had I been reading this instead of listening, I probably would have put the book down here. And not because I don't like supernatural--I quite love fan...
The best thing about the book was perhaps the beginning. Inspite of being an author of the horror genre King brought out the brutality of domestic abuse so terrifyingly well. I remember beads of sweat collecting on my forehead while reading the opening.
Before I even start this review, I must mentioned that it will be very biased because I love this book. Rose Madder is a deeply touching story that mainly focuses around the struggles of Rose Daniels and her need to be free of her husband and his oppressing dominance in her life. Rose has been the v...
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