teranmbaker05's review against another edition
3.0
Lacks a good ending, storyline is kind of a mess but I still clung to the words and could not put it down. It was very interesting, in both a good way and a bad way.
nikkic_24's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars rounded up to 5!
Munchausen by proxy at its finest. This book is perfect for true crime lovers.
Ripped from the headlines: Dee Dee and Gypsy Rose Blanchard. I have always been fascinated by Munchausen by proxy and therefore intrigued by the real life story of Dee Dee and Gypsy Rose Blanchard. Imagine my delight when I first stumbled upon [b:Darling Rose Gold|49223060|Darling Rose Gold|Stephanie Wrobel|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1581066761l/49223060._SY75_.jpg|68991152] and realized I was going to have to wait for its release.
The wait was well worth it. This book was amazing. I read it in two sittings and absolutely loved every terrifying, heart wrenching moment of it. The story of Rose Gold and her attention hungry mom, Patty, was mesmerizing in all the right ways. It was a story of a mother's love for her child, but more for herself. It was a story of a community rallying around a sick little girl, only to discover that maybe she wasn't as sick as they thought. It was a story of a girl taking her life back and discovering who she truly is...and that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
I enjoyed every page of this book. I didn't want it to end. But, when it finally did, I was not at all disappointed.
Munchausen by proxy at its finest. This book is perfect for true crime lovers.
Ripped from the headlines: Dee Dee and Gypsy Rose Blanchard. I have always been fascinated by Munchausen by proxy and therefore intrigued by the real life story of Dee Dee and Gypsy Rose Blanchard. Imagine my delight when I first stumbled upon [b:Darling Rose Gold|49223060|Darling Rose Gold|Stephanie Wrobel|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1581066761l/49223060._SY75_.jpg|68991152] and realized I was going to have to wait for its release.
The wait was well worth it. This book was amazing. I read it in two sittings and absolutely loved every terrifying, heart wrenching moment of it. The story of Rose Gold and her attention hungry mom, Patty, was mesmerizing in all the right ways. It was a story of a mother's love for her child, but more for herself. It was a story of a community rallying around a sick little girl, only to discover that maybe she wasn't as sick as they thought. It was a story of a girl taking her life back and discovering who she truly is...and that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
I enjoyed every page of this book. I didn't want it to end. But, when it finally did, I was not at all disappointed.
tinamayreads's review against another edition
4.0
Darling Rose Gold by Stephanie Wrobel is a psychological thriller that was really gripping! I read the majority of this book in one day! The story is told in alternating points of view between Patty in the present and her daughter Rose Gold in flashbacks. It was great how the two timelines intertwined to slowly reveal the twists in this novel.
readwith_em's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Rose Gold has lived the majority of her life sick and in and out of the hospital, and completely reliant on her mother, Patty. What she didn’t know was that her mother had been poisoning her for all those years. Rose Gold finally discovers this after getting internet and begins talking about her experience with a friend. When the truth is revealed, and Rose Gold testifies against her mother, and Patty serves five years in prison. Rose Gold has had plenty of time to think about what her mother did to her, and sometimes revenge is the best medicine…
I wouldn’t consider this a thriller but psychological fiction. This was incredible take on the real life story of Gypsy Rose.
Wrobel has obviously done her research, and has coloured a fictitious alternative ending to the story.
I wouldn’t consider this a thriller but psychological fiction. This was incredible take on the real life story of Gypsy Rose.
Wrobel has obviously done her research, and has coloured a fictitious alternative ending to the story.
randomreader41's review against another edition
1.0
Insert the biggest of eye rolls. This book was so underwhelming. The story sounds good, but once you get down to it, you’re like why?
stellybean's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This book was fairly disturbing over all, but it was a page turner nevertheless. Although I was able to more or less guess the ending by the time I was within the last four chapters or so, I still wanted to keep reading to make sure I was right. I do take some issue with the way it ended, but it was still an enjoyable read.
I feel like there’s a fine line between people getting revenge and being cruel. I think Rose Gold falls closer to the latter. I’m not sure what message was meant to be taken from the ending.
Spoiler
Rose Gold was a very tragic but interesting character, and I liked but was also a bit disappointed with the downward spiral of her character “growth”. You really feel for her in the beginning, but by the end she becomes very unlikable. And sure, Patty was a horribly abusive mother, but did she really deserve all that? She served her time. Just let her be homeless and alone.I feel like there’s a fine line between people getting revenge and being cruel. I think Rose Gold falls closer to the latter. I’m not sure what message was meant to be taken from the ending.
lomas's review against another edition
4.0
I breezed through this,turning pages quickly to try find out the truth in the story.
You can't help but feel sympathy for Rose Gold,who was abused and starved by her mother for her whole childhood...
But also,you wonder about the mother Party,is she aware how badly she damaged her child? Because she talks like there is no greater love than hers for Rose Gold.
The best bit for me however,was the creeping realisation that Rose God has a plan,and she isn't going to let anyone stop her.....
Slowly the truth trickled in,and I was all "WHAT?" at the planning and the madness of it all.
Proper page turner.
You can't help but feel sympathy for Rose Gold,who was abused and starved by her mother for her whole childhood...
But also,you wonder about the mother Party,is she aware how badly she damaged her child? Because she talks like there is no greater love than hers for Rose Gold.
The best bit for me however,was the creeping realisation that Rose God has a plan,and she isn't going to let anyone stop her.....
Slowly the truth trickled in,and I was all "WHAT?" at the planning and the madness of it all.
Proper page turner.
mamasin's review against another edition
5.0
This book is incredible as it takes you into a lower class and dysfunctional family. The surprise at the end further confirms the bizarre actions of this mother daughter combo
erinsabourin's review against another edition
4.0
What a twisted book, but in a good way. Was the idea original? No, not really since it is clearly inspired by Gypsy Roses case and her history of abuse. Should someone take someone else’s suffering and make a story out of it? Probably not. Did I read it and enjoy the shit out of it? Yup. My love of true crime and dark twisty stories took over and I devoured this book.