Rosemary's Baby

"Truly a frightening but intriguing book. I read it as a teen and it stuck with me. Recommended. See also my movie review of the movie by the same name. "

"I can’t begin to think how I would feel if my own husband sold me out to a cult. Rosemary’s Baby is one of my favorite movies and Mia Farrow is one of my favorite actresses. I’m still not sure why I waited so long to read it. "

"3.5⭐<br/><br/>I enjoyed reading this analysis of Rosemary's Baby overall, but I struggled through some parts of it. I'm more of a casual fan of Rosemary's Baby, and I think this book would be better for someone who really loves it. There were a lot of names, dates, and industry background information to sift through in this one. <br/><br/>However, once the book got more into the actual film analysis, I enjoyed it much more. I also want to re-watch the movie now. I wish there would have been a little more organization / flow, but it was still an interesting read."

"A terrible read that had no pay off. It's very obvious this book was written by a man that has no ides how to write female characters. Gaslighting throughout the entire book, acceptance of horrendous "wifely duties", and an incredibly sexist ending. It's made abundantly clear this author has no respect for women and assume all women are alike. This book and concept had so much potential and instead it's just an outdated, misogynistic, mess of a book. Do yourself a favor and don't even bother. "

"Nothing more terrifying than being pregnant and being told you are irrational, hysterical, and crazy by your abusers. "

"Surprisingly modern, twisted and suspenseful! A nice examination of the era's gender roles. Rosemary is a protagonist you can root for and understand."

"8/10"

"That ending."

"I have! The movie is a very close adaptation. Polanski frequently called Levin during production for his opinion on things. "

"I love the book, and it's one of the few instances where the movie closely follows the book."