Rose Madder
Rose Madder is a 1995 mythic fiction and horror novel by Stephen King. It takes readers to United States and Daughters and Sisters in 1985. It features Dorcas, Erinyes and Radamanthus. It deals with rose madder, Miscarriage, internal affairs and women's shelters.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.2 out of 5 from 33 ratings, and 406 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 57 editions across 6 languages.
It runs to roughly 487 pages — 8–9 hours of reading at an average pace.
About Rose Madder
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.
Awards & lists
- ✦Locus Awards 1996 — Best Horror Novel (nominee)
Quick answers
Who wrote Rose Madder?
Rose Madder was written by Stephen King and first published in 1995.
What genre is Rose Madder?
It is usually shelved as Myth & Legend Fiction and Horror.
How long is Rose Madder?
The median edition has 487 pages, about 8–9 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Rose Madder?
Readers who like it often enjoy Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, Dracula and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
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