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3.52 AVERAGE
3.52 AVERAGE
I picked up this audiobook a while ago, before I had really dived into the Warrens and learned how they were nothing more than snake oil salesmen.
I wouldn't call this a hate read, because I was still interested in some of the cases they were involved with, but it was vastly disappointing how the author virtually didn't even bother to address the controversies surrounding them. (But, to be fair, this was originally published in 1980, so I don't know if the word was out yet; however, an epilogue addressing this - or any of the matter - would have been great).
The writing itself is great, and the cases are interesting even if you can't trust anything the Warrens said about them. However, I would be more than willing to read any fiction by Gerald Brittle, as he is more than capable of writing intriguing work.
I listened to the audiobook version of this, and Todd Haberkorn does a great narration of the work. For some reason, his voice of Ed Warren is reminiscent of Mort from Bob's Burgers, so I laughed a lot.
The writing and performance is a solid 4/5, but painting them as these heroes when they are just after money and fame is gross, so it gets 0/5 for that. Call it a 2/5.
I wouldn't call this a hate read, because I was still interested in some of the cases they were involved with, but it was vastly disappointing how the author virtually didn't even bother to address the controversies surrounding them. (But, to be fair, this was originally published in 1980, so I don't know if the word was out yet; however, an epilogue addressing this - or any of the matter - would have been great).
The writing itself is great, and the cases are interesting even if you can't trust anything the Warrens said about them. However, I would be more than willing to read any fiction by Gerald Brittle, as he is more than capable of writing intriguing work.
I listened to the audiobook version of this, and Todd Haberkorn does a great narration of the work. For some reason, his voice of Ed Warren is reminiscent of Mort from Bob's Burgers, so I laughed a lot.
The writing and performance is a solid 4/5, but painting them as these heroes when they are just after money and fame is gross, so it gets 0/5 for that. Call it a 2/5.
Judging by the reviews, your appreciation for this book will depend on whether you believe in ghosts and demons and if you think the Warrens are gifted in studying the paranormal of if you think they are total fakes. I liked it. I believe in the paranormal. I have no idea if every story is absolute truth and I really I wish that more of their reported evidence was posted on line. This book was interesting to read, gave me at least one spooky dream, and reinforced my belief to never touch a Ouiji board. I'm satisfied.
I read this for a book club, otherwise I probably would have never picked it up. It’s still entertaining and interesting and if you are a fan of the occult then this book is definetely for you! I enjoyed the background info on the conjuring movies , including Annabelle etc. it also made me look up more on Ed and Lorraine warren and some of the cases they described and sure enough everything lines up and I really do believe most of what they are talking about.
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This book was spine chilling yet so, so good!! If you are interested in anything paranormal, I highly recommend!
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The Warren’s and their story has always absolutely fascinated me and I’m glad I finally got around to reading more about them. Still not sure I believe it wholly but doesn’t make it any less interesting! Loved the audio version, made great road trip company.
This is a really fascinating book about the lives and careers of Ed and Lorraine Warren. This book is apparently used as a textbook in some parapsychology classes. In this, the author writes in a conversational manner and describes a number of exorcisms and possessed people and how they came to find themselves in their situations. There are a number of photographs of homes taken in the midst of a demon infestation. My only complaint with this book is that it is too short; I wanted to read more stories from the Warrens.
This book was like an infomercial for how awesome Ed and Lorraine Warren are, and how dumb anyone else who dares to mess with anything remotely supernatural are. Lame. Didn't want to waste any more time reading it, so I gave up about a third of the way through.
I visited the Warren’s museum at their house when in high school (before The Conjuring and Annabelle). So it was a really intimate experience to sit with Lorraine (Ed had already passed away) in her own house and speak of these stories herself. She really was a sweet woman and seemed to truly speak from the heart. I received this signed book while there. Whether you believe the stories or not, I do think Ed and Lorraine lived a life trying to help people and their stories are so interesting. Maybe I give it 5 stars because I’m biased. I met Lorraine and she really seemed genuine to me so I believe the stories. Maybe they’re embellished or exaggerated, but their stories and their life were so interesting and this book paints a wonderful picture of that. It’s truly an ode to what they did together.
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The stories were the best part. All the talking was mostly repetitive and stuff we've all heard our entire lives. Ouija boards are bad, there's a difference between ghosts, spirits, demons, etc etc... overall it was ok.