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The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer (2002, Hardcover)
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Publisher: Hyperion Books
Publication Date: 2002-01-01
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
ISBN-10: 0786868015
ISBN-13: 9780786868018
Product ID: EPID1967331
Description: Part ghost story, part memoir, this book was written to supply the back-story to the television mini-series, ROSE RED, penned by Stephen King. The fictional diary chronicles the ongoing construction and goings on of a Seattle mansion--na...
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Ellen's Diary is a haunting read!
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5 of 6 people found this review helpful.
I LOVE the premise of this book. If you are crazy for haunted house stories chances are that you will love it too. Although I give you fair warning that the book contains many sexual overtones. If this is something that makes you uncomfortable, you will probably not be able to enjoy the storyline.
Set in the early 1900's a young and naive Ellen falls in love with and marries a much older and very powerful oil tycoon, named John. However, soon after thier marriage her feelings of love and admiration for him turn into love/hate, as she discovers numerous marital indiscretions and that he has an unsatiable and depraved sexual appetite. She wants his love and attention, yet it is always just out of her reach. She also begins to feel ashamed by her own feelings of sexuality- feelings that being with John bring out in her... Then strange things begin to happen. It begins when one of John's mistresses disappears in her house (which she has affectionately named, Rose Red). At first she believes that the house is acting as her allay- to punish those who have betrayed her. But later she realizes that the power that lies in the house is much deeper and darker than she could ever have imagined...
If you like this book I highly recommend following it up with Steven King's movie adaptation called Rose Red. Although the main focus of the movie is the house (rather than the life of Ellen) it allows you to look at Ellen's life from a different perspective (without all of the sexual overtones)...
(*NOTE that King also helped create a movie based on this book called, The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer.*)
Set in the early 1900's a young and naive Ellen falls in love with and marries a much older and very powerful oil tycoon, named John. However, soon after thier marriage her feelings of love and admiration for him turn into love/hate, as she discovers numerous marital indiscretions and that he has an unsatiable and depraved sexual appetite. She wants his love and attention, yet it is always just out of her reach. She also begins to feel ashamed by her own feelings of sexuality- feelings that being with John bring out in her... Then strange things begin to happen. It begins when one of John's mistresses disappears in her house (which she has affectionately named, Rose Red). At first she believes that the house is acting as her allay- to punish those who have betrayed her. But later she realizes that the power that lies in the house is much deeper and darker than she could ever have imagined...
If you like this book I highly recommend following it up with Steven King's movie adaptation called Rose Red. Although the main focus of the movie is the house (rather than the life of Ellen) it allows you to look at Ellen's life from a different perspective (without all of the sexual overtones)...
(*NOTE that King also helped create a movie based on this book called, The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer.*)
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the history of rose redReview created: 01/04/07
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I love this book. i bought it because i have the movie rose red which tells about the life of ellen rimbauer. and i didnt know before that there had also been a book about her life and about the house. so i just had to find it and buy it.there is even a website that is told you in the end of the book. i strongly urge anybody that is into mysterious and spooky things to watch the movie but get this book first.
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Loved it
) 1 of 3 people found this review helpful.
I love this book! I saw the movie so I have some insight which makes the book even more exciting but not only the house, the haunting but the awakenings of a young women in the turn of the century. For every little girl who dreamt of her very own castle this book will make you love, hate, fear and love again. I couldn't put it down.
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Haunting...Review created: 09/23/06
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1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
If you like Stephen King's stories or just stories about haunted houses then this is for you! A creepy story that keeps you turning the page.
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Great1 of 3 people found this review helpful.
This is a fantastic book and more in depth than the movie...you need to read this and see the movie...you will love it
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Excellent BookReview created: 12/08/09
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I love this book because is a movie by one of my favorite authors and it has a well written. It has all the twists and turns of a good, excellent thriller. And the ending will be a surprise to those who are reading this book for the first time. I would highly recommend reading this book to anyone who is a true Stephen King fan.
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Diary of Ellen Rimbauer/ E-bayReview created: 04/04/09
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) I liked the book because it keeps you on edge. It only took me a day and a half to read it, the price was perfect. I had seen it retail for almost $30.00. I got it through e-bay for a total of $5.00. BIG DIFFERENCE!!! The book was in excellent shape. E-bay makes shopping possible with the economy the way it is. I love it!
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The Diary of Ellen RimbauerReview created: 01/31/09
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If you loved the movie "Rose Red" you will love this book. "The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer" is a book written to provide a background for the movie, and is the diary of the original mistress of the house. The reader is drawn in as Ellen recounts the terrible mishaps that occurs in the house, including changing rooms and disappearences. This chilling tale will keep you on the edge of your seat as you read about the many terrible things that happen to Ellen, including losing her beloved daughter.
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Not a Stephen King NovelReview created: 01/06/09
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For anyone who does not yet know this: Stephen King is not the author of this book. Ridley Pearson is the author. I loved the movie Rose Red as I love most of King's movies and many of his books. However, I was not fond of Pearson's book. There was definately a masculine tone to the entries and it was very easy to pick up that this was not written by a woman and unfortunately, the details were more nightmarish than the story. Tense kept changing and lines seemd forced. A+ for effort, but overall this is definately not a book I would suggest on the grounds of a "good read."
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Why I liked this book.Review created: 08/12/08
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I decided to buy this book because I own the Stephen King movie. I like the movie so much I wanted to learn more about the history of the house. I thought the book was very descriptive. I was worth the time to read.
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The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer (2002)0 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Eh`, Pretty good condition but thought it was a Stephen King novel and it isnt. Kinda misled, but oh well. It was cheap.
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rxcellentReview created: 10/04/06
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0 of 3 people found this review helpful.
i bought the book to read again and for my freind to read for the first time i got a really great deal as far as price for the book and the book was in excellent condition for the price i am very happy with my purchase
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