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pkc's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Car accident, Injury/Injury detail, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexism, Death, Gore, Blood, Cannibalism, Forced institutionalization, Miscarriage, Racism, Rape, Violence, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Cursing, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Torture, Body horror, Confinement, Police brutality, Pregnancy, Gun violence, Homophobia, Incest, Panic attacks/disorders, Hate crime, and Mental illness
emmiemopho's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
It’s true. I don’t like reading most SK stories but there are a few that I really like. And with a silly little goal to read the rest of his books, I hope I can add some more faves to that list. But sometimes, I’m just fed up and at this point, on a first name basis with Stephen when complaints arise.
Rose Madder is horrific and there should be so many trigger warnings on it. The first chapter jumps in with detailed abuse, rape, and lots of blood. I think I was nauseous for about 80% of the read. Would I recommend? Definitely not. But if you do, just know the detailed abuse is on the same level as the parts they had to take out of 13 Reasons Why on Netflix.
Graphic: Racism, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Xenophobia, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Death, Police brutality, Racial slurs, Hate crime, Infertility, Misogyny, Murder, Body horror, Rape, Blood, Body shaming, Bullying, Cannibalism, Gun violence, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, Gore, Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Stalking
maclunkeyy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Murder, Rape, and Police brutality
bookishchaos's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Rape, Domestic abuse, and Miscarriage
Moderate: Murder, Stalking, and Misogyny
Minor: Police brutality, Homophobia, and Blood
jennalerm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Blood, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Miscarriage, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, Rape, Stalking, Racism, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Murder, Torture, and Gore
Moderate: Homophobia, Lesbophobia, and Police brutality
cvrios's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Blood, Homophobia, Murder, Police brutality, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Fatphobia, Miscarriage, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, and Physical abuse
zone_a3's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Stalking, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Antisemitism, Blood, Racism, Adult/minor relationship, Lesbophobia, Cannibalism, Child abuse, Child death, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Murder, Abortion, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, and Police brutality
btrz7's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Antisemitism, Cannibalism, Child abuse, Gore, Rape, Blood, Body horror, Body shaming, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Fatphobia, Pedophilia, Police brutality, Racial slurs, Racism, Incest, Miscarriage, Sexism, Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Stalking, and Violence
stars_and_stags's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The first chapter is very dark and the opening pages are horrific to read.
There are also quite a few words & phrases that were quite shocking to hear in 2023.
Overall, I like the journey Rose goes on but I perfectly understand why some choose not to read this. It’s a tough read.
Graphic: Abortion, Antisemitism, Child death, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Gaslighting, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Sexism, Torture, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Murder, Addiction, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Transphobia, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Grief, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Police brutality, Rape, Sexual harassment, Stalking, and Toxic relationship
tifftastic87's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
It made me more emotional this time around for sure but it was... Definitely 90s. Its always hard when King writes from his villain's perspective because they are always truly horrible and its hard to hear the language they use about other people. However it does truly make you hate Norman.
Graphic: Bullying, Cannibalism, Classism, Gun violence, Hate crime, Infidelity, Rape, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Stalking, Torture, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Blood, Body shaming, Death, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Gore, Kidnapping, Lesbophobia, Medical content, Murder, Police brutality, Pregnancy, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Grief, Homophobia, Body horror, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Vomit, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Sexism