So that's what happened with Rose Madder.
I wanted to finish the book soon. Not because I wanted to know the ending but, sorry to say, just so that I can get over and done with it and start a new book. You might ask, "Is it that worse?" And I shall tell you, "Yes, so far the worse of those I read by Stephen King."
The plot was good. There were actually instances that I am so engaged to reading that I am confusing to reality. The concept of a wife like Rose is truly something that is worth writing for. The idea of redemption was unique. I actually thought that it should be how everything should be, after being left with no choices. How real can it get? That is the question. But still, I think there is something that was overdone here. Like the detailed thoughts of Norman. I think SK overdid it here.
The irony of it all is that is one thing I actually admire with Stephen King; the way he writes about the characters' imagination. I'm just not sure why it seems that it doesn't apply here in this particular story. I am close to thinking that I maybe longing for another kind of adventure or writer that I now view it in a different color. I started exploring different writers and genres, I am even into classical novels. I just don't know if this is one of the main reason why I think this way. It's almost to say that I didn't enjoy the book because I was yearning so much to know the ending just so that I can start a new one. I might have missed some adventures worth ruminating on because of this. But I don't have any regrets. The end wasn't what I expected, although I am giving it the thought that in this kind of situation - if I am in this situation - this might be the one I can actually wish for.
I wanted to finish the book soon. Not because I wanted to know the ending but, sorry to say, just so that I can get over and done with it and start a new book. You might ask, "Is it that worse?" And I shall tell you, "Yes, so far the worse of those I read by Stephen King."
The plot was good. There were actually instances that I am so engaged to reading that I am confusing to reality. The concept of a wife like Rose is truly something that is worth writing for. The idea of redemption was unique. I actually thought that it should be how everything should be, after being left with no choices. How real can it get? That is the question. But still, I think there is something that was overdone here. Like the detailed thoughts of Norman. I think SK overdid it here.
The irony of it all is that is one thing I actually admire with Stephen King; the way he writes about the characters' imagination. I'm just not sure why it seems that it doesn't apply here in this particular story. I am close to thinking that I maybe longing for another kind of adventure or writer that I now view it in a different color. I started exploring different writers and genres, I am even into classical novels. I just don't know if this is one of the main reason why I think this way. It's almost to say that I didn't enjoy the book because I was yearning so much to know the ending just so that I can start a new one. I might have missed some adventures worth ruminating on because of this. But I don't have any regrets. The end wasn't what I expected, although I am giving it the thought that in this kind of situation - if I am in this situation - this might be the one I can actually wish for.
THE END
ROSE MADDER
STEPHEN KING
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