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Title | : | The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer: My Life at Rose Red |
Author | : | Joyce Reardon |
Book Format | : | Mass Market Paperback |
Book Edition | : | 1st Mass Market Paperback edition |
Pages | : | Pages: 277 pages |
Published | : | April 29th 2001 by Hyperion (first published 2001) |
Categories | : | Horror. Fiction. Historical. Historical Fiction. Fantasy. Paranormal. Thriller. Mystery. Supernatural |
Joyce Reardon
Mass Market Paperback | Pages: 277 pages Rating: 3.68 | 9126 Users | 485 Reviews
Description Concering Books The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer: My Life at Rose Red
At the turn of the twentieth century, Ellen Rimbauer became the young bride of Seattle industrialist John Rimbauer, and began keeping a remarkable diary. This diary became the secret place where Ellen could confess her fears of the new marriage, her confusion over her emerging sexuality, and the nightmare that her life would become. The diary not only follows the development of a girl into womanhood, it follows the construction of the Rimbauer mansion—called Rose Red—an enormous home that would be the site of so many horrific and inexplicable tragedies in the years ahead.The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer: My Life at Rose Red is a rare document, one that gives us an unusual view of daily life among the aristocracy in the early 1900s, a window into one woman's hidden emotional torment, and a record of the mysterious events at Rose Red that scandalized Seattle society at the time—events that can only be fully understood now that the diary has come to light. Edited by Joyce Reardon, Ph.D. as part of her research, the diary is being published as preparations are being made by Dr. Reardon to enter Rose Red and fully investigate its disturbing history. (back cover)
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Original Title: | The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer: My Life at Rose Red |
ISBN: | 0786890436 (ISBN13: 9780786890439) |
Edition Language: | English |
Characters: | Ellen Rimbauer, Steven Rimbauer, John Rimbauer, Sukeena |
Setting: | United States of America |
Rating Appertaining To Books The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer: My Life at Rose Red
Ratings: 3.68 From 9126 Users | 485 ReviewsWrite-Up Appertaining To Books The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer: My Life at Rose Red
I went back an re-watched "Rose Red" recently (on VHS no less! Recorded straight from the magic talking box! Remnant of an ABC in whose programming only lawyers existed!), a mini-series remembered fondly by myself and about five other Americans, and decided to read (or, more accurately, listen) to this book. I found myself very pleasantly surprised by this lil' story, a nice spooky tale to enjoy of an evening, particularly for Winchester Mystery House enthusiasts such as myself. Nothing terriblyIs this story true? No, Rose Red does not exist. However...The story was partially based on the story of Sarah Winchester who continued to build her house until she died. Sarah Winchester was very superstitious and that thought the victims that had died at the hand of Winchester rifles would one day come back to haunt her, so the house was build with doors to no where, steps that lead up to ceilings and went no where, in her vain attempt to protect herself.You can tour this house the Stephen
Like the best books Ive read, this book left me frustratingly wanting more when the last page was turned. I was intrigued from the first word to the last. In a few weeks Ill be venturing into the Winchester Mansion, the inspiration for this story. Having become as enamored with Rose Red as I have, my excitement to greet its real life counterpart and learn even more can barely be contained.
So, I'll have to admit, first of all, that I really thought Stephen King wrote this. I felt like such a putz when it was pointed out that he did not. At least I can breathe a sigh of relief, because this was not up to King's usual level. Duh!This diary entry book tells the story of Ellen Rimbauer and her life at the mansion Rose Red. The story actually begins on the day footings are being laid for the mansion's foundation, and then follows Ellen and John Rimbauer on their year long honeymoon
It's better than what I expected. The first person point of view makes it so personal and sentimental, touching I the private life of Eleen without the exaggerations and unrealistic horror stories common in this genre. I enjoyed reading it over the Thanksgiving break.
I got half way through and since reading is a joy to me and something I do for relaxation and fun I could not read any more. It was truly awful. If I run out of toilet paper I know what to reach for. The premise was ridiculous and the long long description of life with her terrible sexually deviant husband was mind numbing. Really I don't have anything good to say about the book except it looked intriguing from the front cover. Good job I got it at goodwill for $1 or I'd have another regret to
Considering this was written as promotional material for a TV movie, there's actually something to The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer. There's not a lot to it, but it's not bad by any means.There are a lot of clichés here (all of them, in fact), but who doesn't love a good haunted house book? The tone is inconsistent and the story doesn't make a lot of sense, but you've got a philandering oil baron husband, a psychically-sensitive housewife, a spooky African housemaid with powers, a Chinese medium with
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