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Summary: Could have been so much more...
Review: After all the hype of Steven King's mini-series (which I missed!), The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer was a let down. Though the story was well written and worth the time, I could just imagine all that was not covered by the story. The story could have been expanded in so many ways. It was not as gripping as I expected.
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Summary: No Way a True Diary
Review: This was an excellent read. It was extremely well written and very detailed which leads me to conclude that there is no way this is a true diary. Nobody who keeps a diary writes this much or this explicitly. The sexual overtones were immense. I believe, having found the Steven King clues as well, that this book has to be Mr. King's fulfillment of a desire to write a romance novel and the only way he knew how to do it was to wrap a haunted house around it.
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Summary: AWESOME
Review: I have never really thought a book like this could grab me. This one proved me wrong. Just the idea of being able to read someones diary that really puts you in the middle of the happenings in Rose Red. You feel exactly what she feels when you read this book. Like so many other people, I saw the mini series first and then bought the book. I understand a lot more of the mini series now. Ellen really had a hard time understanding what was going on but soon learned to accept things as they are. This is a must read for those that enjoy a good thriller.
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Summary: Ooo, that one kind of missed the mark didn't it
Review: I had to edit, I apologize. I have found out recently that it was Ridley Pearson apprently who wrote the diary of ellen rimbauer, so my critique such as it was, was misplaced.
I love Stephen King, and for the most part I am always satisfied with his books, short stories and screenplays. But, you can't hit it on the nose everytime, and unfortunately in this case, its a big miss.The idea is good and I even like that it creates a bit of commercial buzz for the movie. I read in other reviews that many thought this publicity act devalued the work. I disagree, I think its a great idea. What I think devalues the work, is how bad the book is. Truly, I think its one of the worst. The attempt is to write it from the prospective of a diary of a 19th century gentlewomen. Okay, if thats the case then make her one, don't make her do raunchy things and pray to dark gods and then try and make her a proper uptight class bound lady by using such cheap dialogue as "Dare I write it, dear diary, dare I say it?!!", (which, by the way is written so many time that it boarders on once a diary entry). The diary doesn't convince, its not believable and most frustrating of all is that we are expected believe that its a diary of a 19th century women, just because the writer uses language like. "dare I",and "my condition being frail because of my monthly...." Honestly!!! Shame on you Mr. King...your constant readers expect more. One more thing I have to say, I have read a few of the other reviews for this. How could anyone really believe this was true??
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Summary: Fictional novel??!!
Review: I cannot believe I fell for this! I have read the book, visited the website and rented the movie just to find out more about Rose Red and Ellen Rimbauer. I am not one who typically reads Stephen King or anything remotely scary. I was so scared while reading this book (because I thought it was true!) that I would not even sleep in the same room as the book. Boy they got me good!
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Summary: Ellen's diary pleases with minor consistency errors
Review: The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer: My Life at Rose Red is the best book I've read in a while. Once I started I couldn't put it down. A wealthy oil tycoon marries Ellen and she experiences the troubles of her new life, realizing what her husband really wants. They move into Rose Red, a giant mansion that will be the site of many eerie and unexplained things in later years. The book does have a few problems though. Sometimes, a character is said to be dead but is mentioned alive later. This doesn't really take away from the book though. Anyone who liked the miniseries should read this book.
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Summary: diary of ellen rimbauer
Review: I too am scepticle of reality of book due to wording,doesnt fit in with that time and if King wrote it I would think he would know better.Also some things just didnt seem to fit with common sense of time period.Am disappointed.C.C.
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Summary: Probably the best written book on the paranormal I have read
Review: This is a fascinating book which flows easily through Ellen's life. I could feel her anticipation prior to John's marriage proposal. I was happy for her as her children were born, and felt her sorrow at her losses. The accounts of her growing love for Sukeena were heartbreaking as John added his perversion to their friendship. An easy read, I bought the paper back and finished it almost at once. I have tried accessing the omitted sections from Reardon's web site to no avail. I will also try to find friend Tina's diary pages. This one is a worthy read!
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Summary: I still dream about this house...
Review: This was my first experience of seeing a movie, or in this case a miniseries, then reading the book. This was even more unusual because the events in the book preceeded the events in the miniseries. I found this to be quite effective. Although most of the events in the book were alluded to in the miniseries, the book was much more detailed and illustory. I would say that if you did not see the miniseries, the book will doubtless be a satisfying read, but not near as fulfilling.
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Summary: STEPHEN KINGS : DIARY OF ELLEN RIMAUER : MY LIFE AT ROSE RED
Review: JUST AWESOME WHAT CAN I SAY STEPHEN KING AT HIS FINEST. I KNOW , I KNOW IT SAYS BY JOYCE REARDON . BUT IF YOUR A TRUE KING FAN LIKE MYSELF YOU CAN TELL ITS KING. LOVED THE BOOK !!!
I ORDERED THE DVD . SHOULD BE GOOD TOO. READ THE BOOK YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED KEEPS THE READER ON THE EDGE OF YOUR SEAT
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