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Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin
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Rosemary Woodhouse and her struggling actor-husband, Guy, move into the Bramford, an old New York City apartment building with a sinister reputation and only elderly residents. Neighbours Roman and Minnie Castavet soon come nosing around to welcome them; despite Rosemary's reservations about their eccentricity and the weird noises that she keeps hearing, her husband starts spending time with them. Shortly after the couple's desires become a reality; Guy lands a role on Broadway, Rosemary becomes pregnant, the neighbours start taking a special interest in her welfare. As the sickened Rosemary becomes increasingly isolated, she begins to suspect that the Bramford residents are not who they seem.

Rosemary’s baby was so effortless to read. Such a simple story idea that doesn't over complicate itself with too much detail. I enjoyed the author's style of writing, the flow and the ease of reading.

It’s a brilliantly written novel, but I will say it's a rough read at times. It deals with not only satanic discussion but topics of heinous and macabre violence.

That ending though. I wasn’t expecting it at all. I loved it. I’m glad I finally read this. Highly recommend 👌🏻
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Reading Progress

May 10, 2021 – Shelved
December 3, 2021 – Started Reading
December 4, 2021 –
page 138
60.26% "😳😳"
December 5, 2021 – Finished Reading

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Paul (Life In The Slow Lane) Was a great movie too...but like me, probably showing its age.


Margaret M - (having a challenging time and on GR as much as I can) Wonderful review Rebecca. Glad you enjoyed this so much 💖


Rebecca Paul wrote: "Was a great movie too...but like me, probably showing its age."

I’m about to watch it! 😄💖


Rebecca Margaret wrote: "Wonderful review Rebecca. Glad you enjoyed this so much 💖"

Thank you Margaret 💖💖


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Pat Interesting review Rebecca, I haven’t actually read this. Yet.


Rebecca Pat wrote: "Interesting review Rebecca, I haven’t actually read this. Yet."

Highly recommend Pat 💖💖


message 7: by Marija (new)

Marija Intrigued. Thanks for recommendation! :)


message 8: by Jayme (new)

Jayme Great review!


Rebecca Marija wrote: "Intrigued. Thanks for recommendation! :)"

My pleasure 💖💖


Rebecca Jayme wrote: "Great review!"

Thank you Jayme 💖💖


message 11: by Yun (new)

Yun Great review, Rebecca! I love it when a book that's been on the tbr for a while turns out to be a winner! So glad you enjoyed! :)


message 12: by Ի✌️ (last edited Dec 05, 2021 02:41PM) (new) - added it

Ի✌️ Nice review, Rebecca!! I know the story for the info I heard about the movie, but I never seen it or read the book.
I have to try it. :)


Rebecca Yun wrote: "Great review, Rebecca! I love it when a book that's been on the tbr for a while turns out to be a winner! So glad you enjoyed! :)"

Thank you Yun. Me too!! 💖🥰


Rebecca Andrew wrote: "Nice review, Rebecca!! I know the story for the info I heard about the movie, but I never seen it or read the book.
I have to try it. :)"


Thank you Andrew. I had a basic understanding of the story line but that was it. I didn't know how it ended etc.. I watched the movie last night and I really enjoyed. Definitely did the book justice! 👌🏻💖


message 15: by Isabella. R (new)

Isabella. R This is not something I'd read as I'd be rocking myself in a corner but glad you enjoyed it. Great review x


Rebecca Isabella. R wrote: "This is not something I'd read as I'd be rocking myself in a corner but glad you enjoyed it. Great review x"

Lol 😂 thank you Isabella 💖💖


Susan  (on hiatus) Super review Rebecca!🌹


Rebecca Susan - on brief hiatus wrote: "Super review Rebecca!🌹"

Thank you Susan 💖💖


Seneca Excellent review, Rebecca. Glad you enjoyed this. Such an awesome book!


Rebecca Seneca wrote: "Excellent review, Rebecca. Glad you enjoyed this. Such an awesome book!"

It sure is! Thank you Seneca 💖💖


message 21: by Mark (new)

Mark  Porton How could I not add this one Rebecca? I remember it being on my Mum and Dad's bookcase when I was a kid - I should've read it then, maybe I was too scared though!


Rebecca Mark wrote: "How could I not add this one Rebecca? I remember it being on my Mum and Dad's bookcase when I was a kid - I should've read it then, maybe I was too scared though!"

You definitely should read this one. It’s not really scary 😄💖


message 23: by Peter (new)

Peter Wonderful review, Rebecca. I was surprised with the books Ira Levin wrote, knowing he books more than the author.


Rebecca Peter wrote: "Wonderful review, Rebecca. I was surprised with the books Ira Levin wrote, knowing he books more than the author."

Thank you Peter 💖💖


Regina One of my all-time faves! If you read a print copy, do yourself a favor and listen to the audiobook narrated by Mia Farrow at some point.


Rebecca Regina wrote: "One of my all-time faves! If you read a print copy, do yourself a favor and listen to the audiobook narrated by Mia Farrow at some point."

Oh nice. I’ll have to check that out. Thank you for the suggestion💖 I did read a print copy. I’ve decided to try some audiobooks next year 👌🏻💖


message 27: by Sue (new)

Sue Gerhardt Griffiths Terrific review Rebecca! 💕 I watched the movie yonks ago and that was terrifying enough 😳 😄 don't know if I could handle reading the book 🤔🙃😃


Rebecca Sue wrote: "Terrific review Rebecca! 💕 I watched the movie yonks ago and that was terrifying enough 😳 😄 don't know if I could handle reading the book 🤔🙃😃"

Haha, I watched the movie after reading the book and I really enjoyed it 😂😄💖


message 29: by Jon (new) - rated it 5 stars

Jon Nakapalau Great review Rebecca!


Rebecca Jon wrote: "Great review Rebecca!"

Thank you Jon. Happy New Year to you 💖💖


Federico DN Effortless indeed, such an easy style of writing. And that ending. Wonderful review Rebecca! Hope you enjoyed the movie as well!


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