The Exorcist
by William Peter Blatty
Taste attributes: horrormonster/alien/supernaturalfresh & originalunsavouryheavyimaginarygrittyenclosedemotive & stirringfighting evilhuman spirit/resilience/survival
Boxlist takeA fantastical horror novel that is morally murky, heavy and original. Best if you like the extraordinary over the everyday.
Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: very dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: balanced · Look: gritty · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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4.2 / 5
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About This Book
The Exorcist is a 1971 horror novel by American writer William Peter Blatty. The book details the demonic possession of eleven-year-old Regan MacNeil, the daughter of a famous actress, and the two priests who attempt to exorcise the demon.
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- William Peter Blatty
- Published
- 1971
- Pages
- 400
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