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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 12, 2017 Jen from Quebec :0) rated it it was amazing

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Amazing- a full, well-crafted, complete novel. Unlike the film, which primarily focuses on just the exorcism itself, the book is full of rich characters (some not even IN the film) and this book has it all, (except romance) including suspense, a murder mystery, questions of faith and humanity, medical mysteries, etc. I cannot say enough good things about it.

I read a 1971 paperback edition while following along with an Audible audio copy. However, the audio version was a revised 40th anniversary ...more

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Sep 21, 2016 Jen from Quebec :0) rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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Amazing- a full, complete novel. Unlike the film, which primarily focuses on just the exorcism itself, the book is full of rich characters (some not even IN the film) and this book has it all, except romance- suspense, a murder mystery, questions of faith and humanity, medical mysteries, etc. I cannot say enough good things about it. I read a 1971 paperback edition while following along with an Audible audio copy. However, the audio version was a revised 40th anniversary edition of the book and ...more

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Jun 18, 2019 GONZA rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Letto tantissimi anni fa e ancora ricordo la paura che se la batteva con il desiderio di finire il libro quanto prima. Indimenticabile.

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Oct 06, 2017 Peter rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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It starts a bit slow but when it picks up, it's absolutely amazing! A new favorite for sure!

I highly recommend the audiobook version of the 40th anniversary edition read by William Peter Blatty himself. ...more

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Feb 15, 2021 Mike rated it really liked it

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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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