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A review by dylanhenning
The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I was really not sure what I was expecting going into this book. Obviously The Exorcist is an iconic horror movie that has cemented its spot in film history and pop culture.
I had seen the movie once several years ago but didn't remember a lot from it so going into this book I had little preconceived ideas of what the story was going to be.
I was immediately drawn to Blatty’s writing. He writes in such a way that you can really envision the imagery and the scene playing out in your head. He’s a masterful storyteller which I think contributes to why this book is a classic that has maintained relevance on its own in the literary world outside of the film and its own legacy.
This novel could’ve easily just been a creepy story about a demonic possession of a little girl. It certainly has that at the center of it, but the intricate layers of character development, motivations, and the themes of religion and good versus evil make this so much richer and riveting than just your run of the mill possession story.
Even if you’ve seen the movie I definitely recommend this book to anyone and everyone. It’s a great spooky read that will definitely give you some chills but it’s also genuinely just a fantastic book.
I had seen the movie once several years ago but didn't remember a lot from it so going into this book I had little preconceived ideas of what the story was going to be.
I was immediately drawn to Blatty’s writing. He writes in such a way that you can really envision the imagery and the scene playing out in your head. He’s a masterful storyteller which I think contributes to why this book is a classic that has maintained relevance on its own in the literary world outside of the film and its own legacy.
This novel could’ve easily just been a creepy story about a demonic possession of a little girl. It certainly has that at the center of it, but the intricate layers of character development, motivations, and the themes of religion and good versus evil make this so much richer and riveting than just your run of the mill possession story.
Even if you’ve seen the movie I definitely recommend this book to anyone and everyone. It’s a great spooky read that will definitely give you some chills but it’s also genuinely just a fantastic book.