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The Exorcist

(Book #1 in the The Exorcist Series)

What an excellent day for an exorcism...Originally published in 1971, The Exorcist remains one of the most controversial novels ever written. A literary phenomenon soon after its release, it spent fifty-seven weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, seventeen consecutively at number one. Inspired by the shockingly true story of a child's demonic possession in the 1940s, William Peter Blatty's iconic novel focuses on Regan, the eleven-year-old daughter of a movie actress residing in Washington, D.C. When sweet Regan's behavior turns sinister, a small group of overwhelmed yet determined individuals take it upon themselves to rescue the poor girl from her unspeakable fate. Timeless and terrifying, The Exorcist is a story that has gripped the public zeitgeist for more than half a century.Soon after its publication, The Exorcist became a wildly popular motion picture, garnering ten Academy Award nominations. On the opening day of the film, lines of fans stretched around city blocks. In Chicago, frustrated moviegoers used a battering ram to gain entry through the double side doors of a theater. In Kansas City, police used tear gas to disperse an impatient crowd who tried to force their way into a cinema. The three major television networks carried footage of these events, and CBS's Walter Cronkite devoted almost ten minutes to the story. The Exorcist was, and is, more than just a novel and a film: it is a true landmark of American culture. . .and a reflection of our innermost fears.Purposefully raw and profane, The Exorcist continues to engross and disturb readers. Now, fifty years since its publication, it remains an unforgettable reading experience that will continue to shock and frighten a new generation of readers. This description may be from another edition of this product.

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THE EXORCIST by William Peter Blatty Saved a horror classic for the last few days of October! Firstly, I appreciate how the film adaptation stayed pretty true to the book as it’s one of my favorite movies. Of course the book goes into much more detail and has more depth. The internal struggle of Father Damien Karras, as he battles his conflicting beliefs about religion with his knowledge of science/psychiatry and medical...

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Scary Classic

It was my first time reading the book after seeing the movie a thousand of times. IT WAS FANTASTIC, I loved the elements and themes that played throughout the story.

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The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty

In 1971, William Peter Blatty, the author of several books, and screenplays in the 1960s, wrote a horror novel about a girl who is possessed by a demon. Regan McNeil, is a young girl who lives with her actress mother, Chris McNeil, and her secretary, Sharon, and servants, Karl and his wife, Willie. When Regan plays with a Ouija Board, she is possessed. As a result, Chris hires Father Damien Karras, a Jesuit Priest, who loses...

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Rated 5 stars
The exorcist, came early,condition as described. Read this yrs. Ago cant wait to read again, terrif

The writti g is exceptional, I had to sleep with the lights on after reading

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This will scare the living spit out of you.

I watched this movie many years ago. I have slept with a light on for 23 years when I am alone, as a result. We all know the saying, “the book is always better than the movie.” Read this. You will believe that phrase.

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