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Eu sempre fui muito interessada em histórias paranormais, e assim que vi esse livro fiquei muito curiosa para ler mais sobre os famosos casos do casal Warren. Em parte eu me decepcionei um pouco porque achei que teriam mais detalhes dos casos citados no livro, mas ao mesmo tempo achei muito interessante como o livro foi construído. Algumas partes foram, sim, mais lentas e as vezes até repetitivas, mas no geral eu não conseguia desgrudar. Em alguns relatos, cheguei até a ficar arrepiada pela forma como foi contado.

No geral, eu estava esperando algo aterrorizante e o livro entregou algo bem mais expositivo (inclusive por ter um formato de entrevista), mas não me decepcionou. Achei legal mais pro final a discussão sobre o sobrenatural vs. ciência e as informações que eles vão trazendo ao longo do livro de caráter mais informativo. No entanto gostaria que tivesse mais fotos, principalmente as que eles citam ao longo livro.

Enfim, com certeza vou ler os outros livros

P.S. Sou cética em relação a veracidade dos casos, então eu li como se fosse tudo uma grande ficção, mas o livro me agradou de qualquer forma.
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While familiar with the Warrens, The Demonologist draws together the philosophy of preternatural and supernatural phenomena straight from the Warrens themselves. It wasn't merely a retelling of their greatest hits - the Enfield Poltergeist, Annabelle, Amityville; Brittle teases out the history and methods behind exorcism. The Warrens have always been frank with their experiences, and Brittle captured both their voices and their mannerisms in a way that nonfiction authors often struggle with. I really enjoyed delving into their careers.

One thing I will say - some of the statements are repetitive. It's not enough that Ed and Lorraine reinforce their teachings. It's as if Brittle used the exact same quote multiple times throughout the book. I would have also loved more photography of the Warrens themselves. They were such fascinating people, but their histories are mostly just centered on their interactions with the demonic. 

I appreciate that James Wan and Vera Farmiga gained so much research within these pages, turning The Conjuring series into something far closer to truth. Time to rewatch!

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I picked up this book because of The Conjuring series taking the horror genre by storm. I have known about Ed and Lorraine Warren for a few years now. Their case studies and careers captivate me profoundly. The Demonologist: The Extraordinary Career of Ed and Lorraine Warren wasn't too bad. However, I will start by saying that I have never questioned the authenticity of their careers until I started reading this book. At some points, it was a stretch for me...even as a believer. The book is repetitive, not with content, but structurally. I think two types of people finish this book: those who think its all a hoax, and then those--like me--who either believe or accept the fact that there are people who truly believe in the supernatural. For the context of this book, I fall among the latter. Nevertheless, I did enjoy the case studies found in the pages of this book. The journey that is this book made me feel intense fear, intense belief, and then teetered on the ledge of skepticism.

My advice: don't read this book in terms of a believer or a denier. Read it knowing that they believed it happened, and that's all that counts. Be open to new ideas, and listen to what they have to say.

I particularly enjoyed the ever-present webs of spirituality spiraled throughout their case studies. Seeing the Devil and God juxtaposed in the same prose is fascinating, and really pushed me to think about how I see the two.

I don't believe 98% of what's in the book but you know what? If you treat it like a Fiction book, it's pretty good. Very well written

I was expecting a bit more of the what happened in their “career” that made it extraordinary as suggested by the title. I was a little disappointed when they provide only a few snippets of some of their cases. However the majority of the book read as a “what not to do if you don’t want to summon demons” or “here are some tell tale signs that you may have an ‘inhuman’ entity”. Felt like a self guide book on how not to be dumb when it comes to the occult. I enjoyed the story work of their cases and I kind of wanted more of that.
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informative mysterious fast-paced

I did really enjoy this book but I do always find a ghost/demon story fascinating and terrifying.

You don't have to believe in the phenomenon to read this but it's very one track.

Although I enjoyed it.. It did sort of feel like Brittle couldn't decided how to structure the book. It wasn't an interview... but it was. Found this a little jilted and hard to follow.
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You get exactly what is advertised in this book. If that's what you're looking for you might enjoy it.