Rose Madder
by Stephen King
Taste attributes: horrorthrillermonster/alien/supernaturalunsavouryheavyimaginarylinearemotive & stirringrescue/escape/jeopardyempowerment/personal growthfighting evil
Boxlist takeAn unsavoury horror novel that is fantastical, serious and emotional. Best if you like edge over warmth.
Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: very dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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4.2 / 5
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About This Book
Rosie Daniels flees from her husband, Norman after fourteen years in an abusive marriage. During one bout of violence, Norman caused Rosie to miscarry their only child. Escaping to a distant city, Rosie establishes a new life and forges new relationships. Norman Daniels, a police officer with a reputation for cruelty, uses his law-enforcement connections to track his wayward wife.
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- Author
- Stephen King
- Published
- 1995
- Pages
- 487
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- Open Library
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