I have seen this movie numerous times--to the point where I can quote scenes. I just love the suspense and the interesting storyline so much!

And then I realized it was based on a book ...
Ira Levin is obviously an amazing writer. A former playwright, his novels have such imagery and action, it is no wonder his books are so effortlessly translated to the screen.

Rosemary Woodhouse so desperately wants to have a good home and a big happy family in NYC. A small town Catholic girl from Omaha, she moved to the big city and found the love of her life, Guy Woodhouse, actor extraordinaire. They have finally gotten into a good apartment house, The Brahm, and all she needs now is to get pregnant. Eerie and suspicious activities abound and all of the sudden her simple dream seems to be crushed under some "plot" against her ...

Supernatural events, doubt, and suspense drive this interesting and compelling plot forward. Perfectly selected words and phrases make the dialogue real. And intense imagery puts you right into 7E at the Brahm.

Especially this bargain edition, Rosemary's Baby is a quick and rewarding read. Not by any means "important" literature, but an excellent example of developed story and writing.

I highly recommend this book, and even read the author's Afterward. Interesting to know that without this book and its film adaptation, so many other events may not have occurred.

I love the movie so I wanted to read this and see if I could get more from the story. It's actually almost identical to the movie, though. Apparently, the movie is the most accurate adaptation of a book ever so there's not much more here except for a couple tiny scenes that were probably planned to be in the movie and eliminated at some point for time or whatever. In any case, this is a fun book and even knowing the story from watching the movie a million times, it does its job of being scary and suspenseful.