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Summary: Bloody great!!!
Review: Having first read the book when I was a teenager, I decided todare myself into read it again. And, I have to say it was better thesecond time around. Concrete characters. Kindermann was excellent: in the way he was made to look like a such a fuddy-duddy, he was actually quite crafty - a real Lt. Colombo I was confused however about when Regan had mentioned - in her gibberish - the name, Marrin. Karras had listened to this but did not remark about it when Fr. Merrin [The Exorcist] came on the scene. Or did he? I don't think so. Regan's motives: I especially liked the way Blatty married Regan's pining for here always-making-excuses father and case of the witchcraft book mysteriousily ending upstairs. I felt that the ending was somewhat of an anti climax. Maybe this was because I had been spoiled with the excellent content during the novel and that I maybe geared myself up for too much at the end. Can I please mention to the world the birth of my baby daughter: Vanessa Jane, Thanks.
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Summary: Thought-provoking and frightening.
Review: One of the three great horror books (the other two being "Rosemary's Baby" and "Psycho") ever written. Just put your Stephen King away, since "The Exorcist" is one of the most thought-provoking and spiritually draining books I've ever read. Blatty's style of writing is enough to make you want to read this book in the morning, just so you can spend the rest of the day getting the images out of your head. I think one could get away with seeing either the book or the movie first, since you would be scared either way. The character of Father Karras (not Regan, surprisingly) will leave you haunted for days on end. An excellent read for any horror fan.
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Summary: THE PENCHANT FOR EVIL WITHIN ALL OF US
Review: THE EXORCIST, is more than just a "good, scary read." The superficial reader will only react to the physical effects of Reagan's possession. The reader who is more aware of his/her spiritual side will realize just how terrifying this story is. I have read THE EXORCIST several times, and I find myself discovering deeper levels of the theme in each reading. The most obvious level, of course, is the basic plot for which Reagan becomes possessed by an ancient demon, who will eventually physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually torture everyone involved in the quest to rescue her. A more deeper theme to the story is Father Karras' struggle with faith. As a reader, I clearly see Karras slipping away from the grace which is faith, yet what is even more terrifying is that I can understand and relate to the same distancing of my belief in something greater than myself. William Peter Blattey ingeniously uses a terrifying backdrop such as the demonic possession of an innocent young girl to convey the importance of keeping one's faith in God and the goodness for which God stands for. Simply put, Blattey, through his raw and terrifying portrayal of Reagan's possession and consequent exorcism, forces us to choose between carnality and spirituality, disbelief and belief, good and evil--for most of us, the choice is evident. Perhaps the most profound theme in THE EXORCIST is the evidence of evil in the world even without demonic possession. At one point in the novel, Pazzuzu talks to Karras about how easy it is for evil to thrive in the world. Apart from demonic possession, murder, rape, and other violent crimes, evil exists in more subtle forms such as passing someone homeless on the street or simply not treating another human being as you yourself would be treated. Basically, a young girl's demonic possession is just another form of evidence to prove the existence of evil. What people should be most terrified of, however, are the forms of evil that they can do something about, but are unwilling to amend. Read this novel. You'll be a better person for it.
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Summary: No words can describe...
Review: I am a 21 year old college student, who thought that "nothing" was very scary. I was wrong!!! This book creeped me out!!! Not for the faint of heart!!!
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Summary: Don't let the little ones get a hold of this one!
Review: Blatty must have had some very disturbing dreams. I own the movie and the book. The movie scared the you know what out of me, but the book put pictures in my head that made me lay awake at night. It gave me a constant spine tingling feeling that little Regan was right behind me with her crazed, goulish look. Blatty made the ultimate masterpiece with this book. Not only because of the dread you feel when reading it, but the fact that it was based on a true account of a young boy that was "possesed". I'm Agnostic and with all of the documentation of demon possesion and other religious horrors as these, makes me think if this could really happen. You say it'll never happen to you, but...
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Summary: The BEST book i have ever read!!!
Review: The first time i've heard about this book was after seeing the movie.I've searched 3(!) years for this book and finally found it in a second hand store.I took it home, started to read and finished it within 4 hours!!! This book is ten times better than the movie.
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Summary: Very Good, a little creepy, but not scarey.
Review: I read this book in one day, I thought it was excellent, but don't look for any real fear. I would've given it five stars if it was just a little bit more scarey. Personally I think the movie was alot scarier. It was well worth buying this book, though, you should buy, you won't regrete it.
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Summary: Great Psychological horror
Review: The Exorcist is an excellent book about Faith and religion. Whether man can keep his faith with God. This book has great scenes of suspense,that will keep your heart racing.
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Summary: WATCH THE MOVIE FIRST!
Review: Otherwise you'll spoil it! If i had read this excellent book before seeing the film im sure i would have though a whole lot less of the film. Usually the books are better and in this case it really really is. But as "The Exorcist" is an excellent film on its own i urge future readers of the book the see the movie first (if you havn't seen it, why not?) Great piece of horror.
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Summary: The book is more fascinating than the movie.
Review: I saw the movie several times and became a fan of The Exorcist, but I discovered that reading the original novel is more fascinating, more deep and help you to understand deeper the story. I read it and will read it a thousand times more, is the most horrifying story I ever knew. The language, the context, everything fits too perfectly in an environment that will make you feel like you're part of the story. I strongly recommend this jewel of book.
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