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A review by rainbownp
My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
**excuse the scatter brain review. I'm on my phone and multi tasking but wanted to write something before I forgot. I'll try to remember to do it from my computer next time.
**This was a book I bought based on recommendation from a bookstore employee and I'm not disappointed.
This falls into the horror genre but I love how the author took the time to develope the main character of the book and show what new friendship looks like. The horror part is supernatural but not "watch out for the thing under your bed" after you're done scary. It is still interesting and is based off the obsession and rumors around satanism in the 80s.
That being said, this book is based in North Carolina in the 80s in a wealthy area and has some of the discomforts to go along with it. They aren't a huge part of the story but passing mentions.
You'll also hear a lot about the music, hobbies, etc. It's very authentic to the time and he really spent the time making the building of the friendship between the two main characters silly and fun, as it happens in real life.
**This was a book I bought based on recommendation from a bookstore employee and I'm not disappointed.
This falls into the horror genre but I love how the author took the time to develope the main character of the book and show what new friendship looks like. The horror part is supernatural but not "watch out for the thing under your bed" after you're done scary. It is still interesting and is based off the obsession and rumors around satanism in the 80s.
That being said, this book is based in North Carolina in the 80s in a wealthy area and has some of the discomforts to go along with it. They aren't a huge part of the story but passing mentions.
You'll also hear a lot about the music, hobbies, etc. It's very authentic to the time and he really spent the time making the building of the friendship between the two main characters silly and fun, as it happens in real life.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death and Eating disorder
Minor: Racism