What hasn't been said about this hallowed work of modern horror? Indeed, the plot and basic structure are familiar in such a general way that most may simply pass the book over altogether. This is a shame, as Ira Levin's work of creeping domestic malaise and encroaching paranoia truly is a masterwork. The movie (also a classic) holds so closely to the book that people who have seen it will likely find themselves picturing the events of the movie as they read. But the book stands alone, and deserves a look for the uninitiated!
For those unfamiliar with the story, young Rosemary and her husband Guy are able to snag an apartment in an incredibly desirable New York building. Once they are established, the elderly neighbors insinuate themselves in the couple's life - particularly Guy. After a particularly horrible dream to which she wakes up with scratches, Rosemary finds that she is pregnant. What begins as a happy occasion slowly devolves into paranoia as Rosemary begins to suspect the worst of her neighbors but finds no sympathetic ears to which she can tell her story. The ending is rightfully legendary, and must be read to be believed.
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