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A review by antoniag
My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Loved the concept of a demonic possession happening in plain sight during the peak of the 80s satanic panic, that was really fun.
I read this digitally so I feel like I missed the impact of the different media snippets. Something that stood out to me was the class themes running throughout and the small ways Hendrix visualizes the decay of polite society.
I also really enjoyed the Exorcist character, the body building for Christ thing he has going on is really funny and his ridiculous character helps take some of the edge off the “unseen enemy” southern evangelical talk. Even with the heavy satire though, I think a lot of what he says could be triggering for someone with religious trauma.
I read this digitally so I feel like I missed the impact of the different media snippets. Something that stood out to me was the class themes running throughout and the small ways Hendrix visualizes the decay of polite society.
I also really enjoyed the Exorcist character, the body building for Christ thing he has going on is really funny and his ridiculous character helps take some of the edge off the “unseen enemy” southern evangelical talk. Even with the heavy satire though, I think a lot of what he says could be triggering for someone with religious trauma.