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Rose Madder

Author:
Stephen King
Read by:
Blair Brown
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Ratings
Book
72
Narrator
28
Release Date
January 1, 2016
Duration
17 hours 22 minutes
Summary
The #1 national bestseller about a woman who escapes an abusive marriage is “one of Stephen King’s most engrossing horror novels. Relentlessly paced and brilliantly orchestrated...fueled by an air of danger immediate and overwhelming” (Publishers Weekly).

'What woke her up was a single drop of blood, no larger than a dime.'

After surviving fourteen years of hell in a violently abusive marriage, Rosie Daniels finally summons the courage to flee for her life. But leaving her husband, Norman, for a new city and a new start is a very daunting prospect. It's hard for Rosie not to keep looking over her shoulder, and with good reason—Norman's a police officer with the instincts of a predator, a force of relentless terror and savagery…a man almost mythic in his monstrosity. He's very good at finding people, even if he is losing his mind. Rosie’s only hope for salvation may lie in a far more dangerous place, where she must become her own myth and the woman she never knew she could be....
Reviews
Summary
Listeners appreciate the audiobook for its engaging narrative and strong performance, particularly noting the dual narration as a highlight. Some listeners express strong affection for the story itself, finding it compelling and well-crafted. However, certain listeners are distracted by specific narration mannerisms and find certain audio elements unpleasant. Overall, the audiobook is considered well worth the listening time by many. The inclusion of the author’s voice is viewed positively.
What listeners liked
  • The dual narration is praised for enhancing the storytelling and bringing characters to life.
  • Many listeners find the story compelling and well-crafted, worth the time commitment.
  • The inclusion of the author’s voice in parts of the narration is appreciated by listeners.
Common concerns
  • Some listeners are distracted by specific narration mannerisms, particularly with interrogative sentences.
  • A few listeners find certain audio elements, such as fade-in/out music, unpleasant and hard on the ears.
Profile Avatar Emily B. Jul 2025

I always love a good Stephen King novel. I enjoyed that he narrated part of the story.

Profile Avatar Mary B. Jun 2025

This is my favorite Steven King book. Although it has been over 25 years since I read it in hardback. I don't remember it being the exact same thing in audiobooks. I want to read certain parts in hard copy. Then listen to them in the audio. Since my eyes are no longer up for reading an entire novel anymore I think this will be wonderful because I really miss reading my novels.

Profile Avatar shayne fergus Apr 2025

Great book. And as an added bonus it touches on the tower. Can't go wrong with this one.

Profile Avatar Gary Baldwin Mar 2025

What a amazing book very worth the time it takes to listen to it, and the two narrators really bring this book to life five stars all the way 100% recommend

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2024

Well written *story*, but I do have to agree with the person below who said (regarding the narrator), "the way she reads interrogative sentences was annoying. . .". After this story, I'm afraid I will tend to avoid this narrator, also. A spoken question should only have an *upward * inflection on/to the end word. The narrator adds a weird, extra "downward then swooping right back upward" inflection to the last word or two that makes the last word "dip down then up" in an odd way I'd say most people wouldn't really speak. She isn't a "bad" reader, but there is that issue. Overall, she sounds a bit too....formal...or AI-ish....like she's reading ABOUT a character speaking, rather than coming across "as the real, relatable character". Not sure how else to explain it.

Profile Avatar Amber H. Apr 2024

I strongly disliked the narrator. The way she reads interrogative sentences was annoying to the point of distraction. I will have to make sure to avoid books with her as the narrator in the future because it unfortunately ruined the experience (and the story) for me.

Profile Avatar Lou-Ann W. Jan 2024

This story is excellent! The narrators were good! My only complaint was the fade in/out music..it was screechy and very hard on the ears!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2019

Love the story, the plot line where an abusive, demonic husband comes after the woman who left him kind of remind me of Bev Marsh's story from "It" tho. All in all 5 stars for the narrator and 4.5 for the book.

Profile Avatar Hayley M Nov 2017

This book takes a while to get Into. But is soo worth it when you get into it.

Profile Avatar Suzanne W Aug 2017

I liked this story. The narration was good and I like how SK swapped narrating with Blair Brown. I enjoyed it.

Profile Avatar craig specht Mar 2016

I really thought this was a great book. the ending was a little weird, not what I expected, but all in all a very good book. I really liked the narrator Blair Brown. I was pleased to hear Stephen King read parts of the book. Excellent!

Rose Madder

Rose Madder

Author: Stephen King
Read by: Blair Brown
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