cierra_marie's review against another edition
5.0
It's a classic for a reason. Ira Levin took me on a trip with Rosemary's Baby. This was every bit as weird and creepy as I always hoped it'd be.
nicolleee's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
goddess_of_gore_vix's review against another edition
5.0
This. book. Was . perfect!
I'm beginning to question do I even read horror since it's taken me so long to pick this up!
Paranoia, thriller, supernatural, are they Satanists?
A great classic horror that's a quick read. I found myself unable to put it down.
The film (that has a questionable director- unfortunately) is pretty much EXACTLY as the book is written but don't let that put you off reading this book.
It's been a few years since I watched the film but I think everyone knows the premise of Rosemary's Baby, and I still devoured the book.
My copy had a great intro by Chuck Palahniuk and I think he was right; nothing has matched this book for its themes of urban horror. Everything about the book seems normal except for a satanic cult members that seem to slot themselves into this pregnant woman's life.
I recommend this book to every horror reader. I can guarantee youll wonder why you haven't read it sooner.
I'm beginning to question do I even read horror since it's taken me so long to pick this up!
Paranoia, thriller, supernatural, are they Satanists?
A great classic horror that's a quick read. I found myself unable to put it down.
The film (that has a questionable director- unfortunately) is pretty much EXACTLY as the book is written but don't let that put you off reading this book.
It's been a few years since I watched the film but I think everyone knows the premise of Rosemary's Baby, and I still devoured the book.
My copy had a great intro by Chuck Palahniuk and I think he was right; nothing has matched this book for its themes of urban horror. Everything about the book seems normal except for a satanic cult members that seem to slot themselves into this pregnant woman's life.
I recommend this book to every horror reader. I can guarantee youll wonder why you haven't read it sooner.
zeldazonk's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Absolute classic
izzyjuell's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
eggchelleee's review against another edition
3.0
Not even scary the only scary thing was that Minnie was feeding Rosemary some weird blue-green drink made with raw eggs like come on...Also screw Guy, what a crappy husband.
hannahleila's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The pace of this one threw me. It started off well then got quite slow in the middle. The last 50 pages or so it picked up again and felt a bit rushed.
Also for a book that’s had so many editions released this was full of typos and punctuation where it shouldn’t be. I’m not talking the odd comma, but full stops in the middle of sentences.
Also for a book that’s had so many editions released this was full of typos and punctuation where it shouldn’t be. I’m not talking the odd comma, but full stops in the middle of sentences.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Pregnancy, and Rape
Moderate: Suicide and Death
Minor: Racial slurs and Homophobia
domislibrary's review against another edition
5.0
I just finished this book and proudly found out how the movie stayed true to the book. Both are very bone-chilling and very eerie. Even after seeing the movie many times before I was still immensely captivated by the suspense of what would happen next. If you love the movie this book is a must read.
mandyistiny's review against another edition
4.0
“Like so many unhappinesses, this one had begun with silence in the place of honest open talk.”
Rosemary’s Baby is a quick and horrifying read that — like its famed movie adaptation — lingers intensely with the reader. This classic horror/suspense/thriller is an exercise in deceit, gaslighting, treachery, and betrayal — one in which a young woman escapes her controlling, dysfunctional family by marrying a man who allows her to be used and abused for his own gain (yet another extremely dysfunctional family situation). I was amazed at how closely the movie followed the book, with both versions oozing darkness, tension, and disquiet from the first moment right through to the final scene — an extremely disturbing story that without a doubt more than merits its cult horror classic status.
cam_go_loud's review against another edition
1.0
This gif scares me more than all dem witches combined.
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I feel you, Winnie.
Also, this book is awful.
(I feel you, Winnie.
Also, this book is awful.