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pbraue13's review against another edition
2.0
This was not a good sequel and I can understand the vitriol that it inspires in some readers (see the reviews for this book aside from mine to see what I mean). It is a seemingly half-assed attempt by Ira Levin to write a sequel to his most iconic work and while the writing is - as always- short, simple, and right to the point it is also seemingly rushed. I almost think that he didn't know what to write or could not make any decisions so he wrote an alright albeit uninspired start to the novel with an ending that seems to erase the events of both this book and the original; thus, absolving Levin of the fame that came from his original novel and its film and attempting to make readers think it's a clever ending by "leaving it up to interpretation". In reality, the ending is a confusing mess with no closure or answers that spits in the face of fans of the original. This is so disappointing and unlike Levin who is known for his originality and solid plots. No wonder this is one of the only novels of his that has not been adapted for the screen. It's sad that this was his last novel as it is quite the sour note to end on.
labunnywtf's review against another edition
1.0
Ohhhhh. What a disappointment. It actually made me sad after reading Stepford Wives and Rosemary's Baby. I was a little hesitant to pick it up, because sequels are never good, but I liked this author so much.
I don't like books that are predictable. And I knew at the first mention of 'biochemicals' that something was going to happen, and the candles that just haaad to be lit all over the world? Oh, please.
Her fawning all over his eyes annoyed me, too. But only towards the end. I think I'd just gotten fed up.
I don't like books that are predictable. And I knew at the first mention of 'biochemicals' that something was going to happen, and the candles that just haaad to be lit all over the world? Oh, please.
Her fawning all over his eyes annoyed me, too. But only towards the end. I think I'd just gotten fed up.
eviegoose's review against another edition
1.0
such a disappointing follow up to an incredible book that actively makes the original falter. for my sanity, this does not exist.
luisaveras's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
PT-BR:
Escrever uma continuação para tamanha obra como foi O Bebê de Rosemary não seria algo fácil. E apesar da escrita de Levin continuar boa e com bom ritmo, a personagem principal parece descaracterizada em relação ao primeiro livro e é difícil acreditar em seu comportamento diante do que aconteceu em sua juventude. Sugiro ler em sequência ao primeiro livro e não ter expectativas que será outra obra prima, mas ainda assim, um bom livro.
ENG:
Writing a sequel to such a masterpiece as Rosemary's Baby would not be easy. And although Levin's writing is still good and has a good rhythm, the main character seems out of character compared to the first book and it's hard to believe her behavior in the face of what happened in her youth. I suggest reading it as a sequel to the first book and not expecting it to be another masterpiece, but it's still a good book.
Escrever uma continuação para tamanha obra como foi O Bebê de Rosemary não seria algo fácil. E apesar da escrita de Levin continuar boa e com bom ritmo, a personagem principal parece descaracterizada em relação ao primeiro livro e é difícil acreditar em seu comportamento diante do que aconteceu em sua juventude. Sugiro ler em sequência ao primeiro livro e não ter expectativas que será outra obra prima, mas ainda assim, um bom livro.
ENG:
Writing a sequel to such a masterpiece as Rosemary's Baby would not be easy. And although Levin's writing is still good and has a good rhythm, the main character seems out of character compared to the first book and it's hard to believe her behavior in the face of what happened in her youth. I suggest reading it as a sequel to the first book and not expecting it to be another masterpiece, but it's still a good book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment
Minor: Body horror, Death, and Gaslighting
davebald80's review against another edition
The worst novel by a professional author I've had the misfortune to read.
missmim's review against another edition
1.0
I'm going to give Ira Levin a little bit of credit and say that I agree with theorists who think that the ending is not just "it was all a dream!"--copout to end all copouts--but rather, Rosemary having her "forever-young" promise from Satan fulfilled in a hellish way. She gets to relive this all over and over--what is hell but that? Despite giving him that credit, it's just not a good book. It's very breezy and a quick read--nothing to delve into, really. Certainly not a sequel worthy of the first book.
jpeaslee's review against another edition
2.0
Swing and a miss! I was fine with the ending (), but the overall construction of the story felt really sloppy when compared to Rosemary's Baby.
I wanted to love it! Just didn't work for me.
Spoiler
I'm going to assume that Satan was torturing Rosemary forever and ever and everI wanted to love it! Just didn't work for me.
birgits_bookshelf's review against another edition
4.0
Ich weiß nicht was ich sagen soll... Mir hat das Buch eigentlich sehr gut gefallen, jedoch als ich das Ende gelassen habe, hätte ich das Buch am liebsten nie begonnen... obwohl, wenn man länger darüber nachdenkt, dass Ende irgendwie doch genial gelöst ist... Ich bin hin und her gerissen...