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A review by nickitaylor915
My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
"My Best Friend's Exorcism" is a horror novel that takes place in the 1980s and follows two best friends, Abby and Gretchen. After a night of experimenting with drugs, Gretchen begins to act strangely, leading Abby to believe that she may be possessed by a demon. The book is a blend of horror and comedy, and while I found some parts of the story to be genuinely scary, I also found other parts to be a bit too over-the-top and cheesy.
One of the strengths of the book is its exploration of the theme of friendship. The relationship between Abby and Gretchen is at the heart of the story, and the book does a good job of capturing the complexities of teenage friendships. The book also touches on themes of mental illness and the dangers of peer pressure.
While I enjoyed some aspects of "My Best Friend's Exorcism," I found the pacing to be a bit uneven, and some of the horror elements to be a bit too predictable. However, I would still recommend it to fans of horror-comedy and anyone looking for a fun, nostalgic read.
Summary:
"My Best Friend's Exorcism" is a horror-comedy novel set in the 1980s. The story follows two best friends, Abby and Gretchen, as they navigate the challenges of adolescence. After a night of experimenting with drugs, Gretchen begins to act strangely, leading Abby to believe that she may be possessed by a demon. The book explores themes of friendship, mental illness, and the dangers of peer pressure. While I found some parts of the story to be genuinely scary, I also found other parts to be a bit too over-the-top and cheesy. Overall, I would recommend this book to fans of horror-comedy and anyone looking for a fun, nostalgic read.
One of the strengths of the book is its exploration of the theme of friendship. The relationship between Abby and Gretchen is at the heart of the story, and the book does a good job of capturing the complexities of teenage friendships. The book also touches on themes of mental illness and the dangers of peer pressure.
While I enjoyed some aspects of "My Best Friend's Exorcism," I found the pacing to be a bit uneven, and some of the horror elements to be a bit too predictable. However, I would still recommend it to fans of horror-comedy and anyone looking for a fun, nostalgic read.
Summary:
"My Best Friend's Exorcism" is a horror-comedy novel set in the 1980s. The story follows two best friends, Abby and Gretchen, as they navigate the challenges of adolescence. After a night of experimenting with drugs, Gretchen begins to act strangely, leading Abby to believe that she may be possessed by a demon. The book explores themes of friendship, mental illness, and the dangers of peer pressure. While I found some parts of the story to be genuinely scary, I also found other parts to be a bit too over-the-top and cheesy. Overall, I would recommend this book to fans of horror-comedy and anyone looking for a fun, nostalgic read.
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism