Rosemary’s Baby by Ira Levin is a gripping and suspenseful horror novel that kept the reviewer engaged and even made them miss their train stop. The story, set in a New York apartment block with a dark history, follows Rosemary and Guy Woodhouse as they face eerie and unsettling events during Rosemary's pregnancy. The reviewer praised the clever writing style and the way the book plays with reality and dream sequences, creating a tense and dramatic atmosphere.
Rosemary’s Baby by Ira Levin is a classic horror novel that the reviewer found incredibly engaging and suspenseful. The story is set in the 1960s and follows Rosemary and Guy Woodhouse as they move into the famous Bramford apartment block. Despite warnings from Rosemary's friend Hutch about the building's dark history, they decide to move in and start a family. The reviewer particularly enjoyed the writing style, which is clear and powerful, and the way the book plays with reality and dream sequences. The tension builds up perfectly, and the reviewer found themselves highly stressed during the last quarter of the book. The reviewer also noted the clever use of setting, bringing the threat into the home rather than an isolated, haunted house. They drew parallels to another book, Mrs. March, which also features a luxe New York apartment with a sinister undertone. Overall, the reviewer highly recommends this psychological horror classic and gives it a rating of 4 out of 5.
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When I tell you this book made me miss my stop on the train, you’ll get an understanding of how engrossing it is!
The suspense and sequence of events is so brilliantly done.
The way it plays with reality and dream sequences and sets Rosemary up against everyone else is so clever.