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The Exorcist
See it on Amazon1971Moderate readFast pace
What it is about
Regan MacNeil, a twelve-year-old girl in Georgetown, begins to show disturbing behaviour, and two priests are called to perform an exorcism. Blatty’s 1971 novel was a bestseller and a landmark of horror.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy gothic tales and ghost stories, with a dark mood and a fast pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.
Themes: Possession · Faith · Fear
Screen adaptation
The Exorcist (1973)
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About the author
William Peter Blatty1 book on Tori BooksSimilar books
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