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Synopsis
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. ([source][1]) [1]: https://stephenking.com/library/novel/rose_madder.html
Rose Madder: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
Contains graphic domestic violence, detailed abuse scenes, a miscarriage caused by violence, and strong language throughout. The protagonist's abuser is a police officer who uses his position to track her.
What to know going in
This book has graphic violence, moderate sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include domestic violence, physical abuse, emotional abuse, and murder (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers will be gripped by this intense story of a woman escaping her violent past and finding supernatural help in starting over.