i love this book and im not a book reader but this book kept me going all the way,rosie was amazing in her search for herself an her courage an bravery..stephen king is awsome.they need to make a movie of this book...
Posted By: Brianna - 07/05/2010 - 3:07 PM EST
This book was absolutely amazing..Im not a book reader but i couldnt put this book down
Posted By: Drick - 06/20/2010 - 7:27 PM EST
Infortunaly I got bored about this book, and really don't know why. Probably because of picture's part or so on. I couldn't understand why a picture or drawing could do such a thing, I simply couldn't.
Posted By: Hannah - 06/16/2010 - 8:59 AM EST
I really enjoyed the story. It's so brutal and touching at the same time. Rosie is a strong woman, she fought everything and everyone; in the middle of the mess and horror she saved herself. Readers can take a lesson from this. I loved the bloody details and the writing, as always. Stephen King is one of my favourite authors. I want to congratulate him for the excellent work he is being doing. Greetings from Portugal.
Posted By: JeffGordonFan - 05/04/2010 - 6:55 PM EST
To be honest I am not exactly sure how I feel about this book.. It started off fantastic, I was so drawn in immediately and could not put it down.. I was terrified of Norman and I felt so bad for Rosie and any other woman who has ever encountered this situation, but when the whole picture part started I began to get very turned off, I just felt like so many things were left unexplained (Like how a picture was able to do this is the first place, haha) And it also bothered me how quickly she let Bill into her life in so little time. I don't know. Does anyone see where I am coming from?
Posted By: Anonymous - 04/19/2010 - 12:02 PM EST
I have just finished reading this book, and omg. its amazing, i got completely sucked in and even cryed a couple of times. i mean, its so touching. I didnt really understand the whole thing about the crickets and her getting sucked into the picture.. :L well i kinda do. but.. then i dont.. if you all get me. Anyway, another bloody amazing novel.. hoping they dont make a film to wreck it. Im kinda hoping one day.. ill be a writter and just HOPE someone will read my english story :), hope its good.. i got an a?
Posted By: Presjudy - 03/24/2010 - 5:00 PM EST
Rose Madder was the first King novel I ever read. I was concerned the gore of a King novel. But thank goodness I got over that. The suspense is amazing and his attention to detail is so descriptive I feel I am there. THe villians are super evil buth te good guys are all heart. THe animals are characters I fall in love with too!This book is the reason I picked up the new novel under the Dome. Wow! what another thriller!
Posted By: Jessie - 01/31/2010 - 11:47 PM EST
I loved Rose Madder. I have read it again and again. It is second only to The Long Walk.
Posted By: Moochiethe Unwek - 01/30/2010 - 6:56 PM EST
i have read this book...and it is my all time favorite books to read
Posted By: Tammy Tulips - 01/22/2010 - 1:36 PM EST
This is by far my favorite of the Stephen King collection. I think it would also make an amazing film and would love to see it featured in theatre.
Posted By: Cobrault - 01/15/2010 - 1:43 PM EST
This book hooked me pretty well from the get go. I think the book's strength is how King blends reality with fantasy with the painting, and how the painting mirrors reality through symbolism, etc.. The only negative is I think the book was 30 pages too long and got off track at the end. However, I really enjoyed the journey.
Posted By: Rowanmayfair - 01/14/2010 - 6:06 AM EST
this was the first book i read and i found the book great it needs to be a MOVIE and i suggest all fans read this book
Posted By: Michele - 01/02/2010 - 7:24 PM EST
I think Rose Madder would be an amazing film, especially with Avatar/3D, generally, CGI being so life like.
Posted By: Arry - 11/08/2009 - 6:22 AM EST
I've read most of King's books, and this is my favourite by a country mile. The characterisation is excellent, and you really get involved in the story. King has been one of my favourite authors since my mid-teens!
Posted By: Kelsi Bri - 11/04/2009 - 4:35 PM EST
I apologize that I wrote this comment previously on the page featuring "Cell" on accident. In that comment I stated that, as an avid reader of your work, I believe creating a film of "Rose Madder" would be an excellent idea. Even for people who have never read the book, it would be a spellbinding and thrilling experience. I know you receive millions of these, and possibly don't even read them, but just consider it if you do. -Kelsi Bri
Posted By: Tiffany - 10/04/2009 - 8:07 PM EST
a wonderful page turner this was the first stephen king book i had the pleasure of reading and since then it has always been my favorite I always recommend this book to those who have never read a king novel and they all come back with the same reply wow it was great he s my new favorite author
Posted By: Jurisbaker - 09/24/2009 - 8:06 PM EST
I absolutely loved this book. It was the first Stephen King book I had ever picked up. I was only thirteen when my mother bought it for herself at a local bookstore and decided we could read it together. He has, since then, become my favorite author. I can hardly go to any book store without stopping to see what Stephen King titles are there. I now search thrift stores just to find as many of his titles as I can.
Posted By: Anonymous - 08/25/2009 - 3:59 PM EST
This should def be made into a film .I would love to see who would be cast as Norman, what an evil ,despicable man.
Posted By: Shawn - 07/25/2009 - 7:13 PM EST
I will always remember this book. This is a very good read. This would keep you up all night. This book should be made into a movie and the screenplay should be verbatim to the novel itself. Even the music group in the book, En Vogue should be in the movie also.
Posted By: Khaecee - 07/23/2009 - 8:45 PM EST
a page-turner! Stephen King is the best!
Posted By: Belle - 07/23/2009 - 4:46 PM EST
that I could not put this book down. I went on a family vacation to Florida and spent the whole time reading it, in the sun of course.
Posted By: Jojo - 06/21/2009 - 4:21 PM EST
I love this book, couldnt put it down til it was finished, I would love to see this one made into a film/TV series would be completely awesome and would be another one to add to my collection of books/DVD's and Video's
Posted By: Natty - 06/16/2009 - 5:10 PM EST
this was a really good book, i really enjoyed it, what an imagionation
Posted By: Cherrelle - 06/10/2009 - 3:19 PM EST
this is my all time favorite book..i read this book about 6 times i know..i would 2 see this book turned into film
Posted By: Sarah - 05/14/2009 - 8:17 PM EST
loved this book ! very good writing. I'm doing my author study on stephen king and this book.
Posted By: Jz - 05/14/2009 - 5:35 PM EST
I read this book a lot of years ago and it was a great read! I don't think it gets the credit it deserves.
Posted By: Crgraham1996 - 04/06/2009 - 2:05 PM EST
Loved this book...Would like it to become a movie.
Posted By: Brittany Rae - 03/23/2009 - 9:55 PM EST
it was my favorite by far from this amazing author
Posted By: Blunthead - 03/20/2009 - 9:28 PM EST
I started reading Stephen King because I needed him. How, having not read him before, you may ask, did I know that it was him that I needed? I didn't. God provides. Rose Madder was one of the novels I was provided with. Subject matter which most authors treat adequately but only horizontally, King uses to take his (constant) readers on extra-dimensional, extra-reality excursions. I like it.
Posted By: Anonymous - 03/01/2009 - 12:13 PM EST
I thought that Rose Madder was a great book. Although I do not think it is King's best, I enjoyed reading it. I thought that the ending could have been a little better, but other than that it was fine. I loved Norman.
Posted By: Daniel Baril - 01/22/2009 - 3:49 PM EST
Good book one of my favorets
Posted By: Constant Reader - 01/21/2009 - 11:54 AM EST
I listened to this book on tape, it was great. I wish it would be made into a movie. I am looking forward to reading more of your work. I don't consider it gross. You just let your thoughts out & put them to good use. The rest of us are too afraid to even speak of some of our thoughts. Everyone has dark thoughts. If not you wouldn't have sold so many books. I like the heart of a small boy quote. I have a 4 year old so now I read Dr. Suess & Rosemary Wells. When he was an infant I read him your books too. Thanks for taking me away to far off places!
Posted By: Karen - 01/16/2009 - 12:04 PM EST
I read this book several years ago and I have always thought it to be one of His BEST books ever.I loved it!
Posted By: Nahyan - 01/14/2009 - 3:38 AM EST
An insiring and motivating tale. You can cry with the characters and feel them true. Even the bus station clerk. Again its great how characters from Kings various works keep cropping up here abnd there in other books. Cynthia You Rock. Both in Rose as well as in Deseration!!!
Posted By: Bonnie - 01/09/2009 - 7:25 PM EST
I've read Rose Madder serveral times and also wished it were made into a movie. I'm sure it would be a blockbuster. Just the same for a select few other novels that he's written. I've read & seen everything I can and have now found there is no movie on Rose Madder. Still hopeful!! King Rocks!
Posted By: Whitewitch - 12/27/2008 - 12:29 PM EST
I love Stephen King Books & Movies I want the book called Rose Madder I thought it more of the Rose Red! Well I still wanting to know if the house was the Vampire or the women?
Posted By: Ckempton72 - 12/19/2008 - 12:27 AM EST
A small footnote: Please don't make this novel into a movie.
Posted By: Ckempton72 - 12/19/2008 - 12:22 AM EST
I read this book when it was first released and, I have to say, I gave it away as soon as I was finished. This book spoke to me in ways that no one in my life at the time could ever have. This book gave me the courage to face a thing that I never wanted to face. This book saved my life.
Posted By: Kristiana - 11/29/2008 - 11:31 PM EST
I really don't now why Rose Madder is the least read of his novels, it's actually a good one.
Posted By: Zen - 11/29/2008 - 11:47 AM EST
absolutely loved this book, it really draws you in and makes you feel as if you are living through Rose's story with her. Definately one of my favourites
Posted By: Cole - 11/21/2008 - 7:54 PM EST
I'm in the middle of Rose Madder. It is very exciting, but yet, a little stupid, but I love Stephen King and anything he writes! lol; im gonna finish it!
Posted By: El Grogg - 11/21/2008 - 8:30 AM EST
i concur with everyone else, get a good director on board, throw some money at it and lets create that rarest of things, a stephen king adaptation that does the novel justice! done right, this could make a really great movie
Posted By: Ines Lobo - 10/07/2008 - 9:30 AM EST
I just loved the book and I thought the description of the abuse is extremely real and touching. Stephen King is not a very well known author in Portugal and it's the first book I've ever read from him, but I hope I can read some more very soon. "Carrie" will be the next one. Keep up the good work!
Posted By: Cclyda - 09/28/2008 - 3:46 AM EST
Rose Madder is one of my very favorite Stephen King books, when will it be made into a movie? I think it would be a great movie.
Posted By: Melinda74 - 08/31/2008 - 7:56 PM EST
I really love this book - i wish this story was made into a movie !!
