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Rosemary's Baby

Introduction by Chuck Palanhiuk
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Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin explores the chilling tale of a young couple, Rosemary and Guy Woodhouse, who move into a historic apartment building in New York City. As Guy's acting career mysteriously takes off, Rosemary becomes pregnant and begins to suspect that their eccentric neighbours have sinister plans for her unborn child. The novel delves into themes of paranoia and the supernatural, making for a gripping and unsettling read.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by psychological thrillers that delve into the eerie and unsettling world of occult and paranoia. The story masterfully weaves suspense with an atmosphere of dread and presents a chilling dive into the mysteries of urban life and human psychology. If you appreciate horror fiction with a strong character focus and meticulously crafted narrative tension, this could be a captivating read for you.

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Rosemary's Baby

Ira Levin's classic novel reissued with a new introduction by Chuck Palahniuk.

Ira Levin's classic novel reissued with a new introduction by Chuck Palahniuk.

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'The Swiss watchmaker of the suspense novel' β€” Stephen King

Rosemary's Baby follows the story of Rosemary Woodhouse and her struggling actor-husband, Guy, who move into the Bramford, an old New York City apartment building with a notorious reputation and predominantly elderly residents.

Their neighbours, Roman and Minnie Castavet, quickly become a presence in their lives. Despite Rosemary's initial reservations about the couple’s eccentricities and the strange noises she hears, Guy begins to spend more time with them.

Soon after, Guy lands a coveted Broadway role, and Rosemary discovers she is pregnant. The Castavets take a keen interest in Rosemary’s pregnancy, which raises her suspicions.

As Rosemary's pregnancy progresses, she becomes increasingly isolated and begins to suspect that the Castavets' circle is not what it appears to be...

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Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin has received acclaim for its chilling portrayal of evil, with the Daily Telegraph noting its strikingly chilling fear factor. The New York Times praises its seamless blend of suspense with ordinary life, skilfully balancing belief and disbelief. The narrative is described as a darkly brilliant tale that captivates readers in its modern devilry, with Levin's craftsmanship likened to that of a precise Swiss watchmaker.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781849015882

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 June 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Corsair

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 194g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Ira Levin is the author of The Boys from Brazil, Sliver, The Stepford Wives, and other bestsellers, as well as Broadway's longest-running thriller, Deathtrap. He has won two Edgar Awards from the Mystery Writers of America and the Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement from the Horror Writers Association. He died in 2007.

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