Legion
by William Peter Blatty
Taste attributes: horrormysterycrimethrillerfresh & originalunsavouryheavyimaginaryintricatelinearenclosedsolving the riddle/not as it seemsinjustice/tragedy/vengeancetroubled leads
Boxlist takeExpect a dark, serious horror novel, small-scale rather than epic. Best if you like depth over escapism.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: very dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: imaginary world · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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3.5 / 5
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About This Book
When a young boy is found murdered in a mock crucifixion, Lieutenant Kinderman investigates the crime, and wonders if there is a connection to a series of murders that took place twelve years before.
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- Author
- William Peter Blatty
- Published
- 1983
- Pages
- 269
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- Open Library
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