Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin
The book revolves around a young couple, Rosemary and Guy Woodhouse, who move into an old New York City apartment building with a sinister reputation. Eager to start a family, Rosemary becomes pregnant under mysterious circumstances. As she becomes increasingly isolated and ill, she discovers that her husband and their eccentric neighbors have malevolent plans for her unborn child, which are tied to a diabolical pact with supernatural forces. Her paranoia and fear escalate as she uncovers the truth about a conspiracy that involves the birth of the Antichrist, leading to a chilling realization about the fate of her baby.
The 902nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1967
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 245-256
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(4.2)
- Alternate Titles
- - Dziecko Rosemary
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This book is on the following 12 lists:
- 11th on The 50 Best Horror Novels of All Time (Paste Magazine)
- 34th on Top 100 Killer Thrillers (NPR)
- 45th on Click If You Dare: 100 Favorite Horror Stories (NPR)
- 99th on The Top 100 Mystery Novels of All Time (Mystery Writers of America)
- 494th on Fantasy and Horror: A Critical and Historical Guide (Book)
- 2418th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List (1,000 Books to Read Before You Die(Book))
- Horror: Another 100 Best Books (Book)
- Horror Literature: A Core Collection and Reference Guide (Book edited by Marshall B. Tymn)
- Horror Writer Association's Top 40 Horror Books of All Time (Horror Writer Association)
- Modern Fantasy: The 100 Best Novels (Modern Fantasy: The 100 Best Novels (Book))
- Nightmare Magazine's Top 100 Horror Books (Nightmare Magazine)