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The Exorcist (The Exorcist, #1)

William Peter Blatty

Start date: June 1, 2024

Finish date: June 30, 2024

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Feb 20, 2014 Laura rated it liked it

Shelves: audio-books, horror, american-fiction, fiction-20th-century, read-2014, book-and-movie, paranormal

From BBC Radio 4:
In this modern classic, a priest is called in to help a 12-year-old girl who appears to be possessed by an overwhelming demonic force. Karras is increasingly convinced that the girl needs an exorcist.

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Mar 05, 2014 Canavan rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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Feb 15, 2021 Mike rated it really liked it

Shelves: fiction, novel, horror, 2021

Although I had read the book several years ago (and watched the movie), I decided to try this on Audible. I've always been engaged in the storyline. However, the ability to listen to Blatty tell it in his own words and voices is priceless. The novel is lengthy but Blatty's ability to change characters keeps the listener engaged. Do yourself a favor and listen to this one. Mine happened to be the fortieth anniversary edition. That tells you that this work won't be forgotten anytime soon. ...more

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