The Exorcist: A Novel
"A horror story for all midnights." -- The Boston Globe
Inspired by the shockingly true story of a child's demonic possession in the 1940s, William Peter Blatty's iconic novel focuses on Regan, the eleven-year-old daughter of a movie actress residing in Washington, D.C. When sweet Regan's behavior turns sinister, a small group of overwhelmed yet d...show more
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It's better than the movie! It takes more time to explore the slow buildup of Regan's possession and how it affects everything and everyone around her.
I was only six years old when this novel came out, and I never mustered the courage to see the entire movie as an adult. However, I read this and ROSEMARY'S BABY for Halloween (though I finished this one into November). What a horrific ride! I preferred this one to RB for I found the psychological aspects of the book to be fascinating and still argued today. As someone who is agnostic, the Satan/demon parts weren't supernaturally terrifying for m...read more
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