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Mahima *certified Death Eater* asked this question about The Exorcist (The Exorcist, #1):
Can a 13 year old read this?
Dana I wouldn't allow my 13 year old to read it, but the choice is totally up to you. I would maybe Google certain parts of the book such as "black mass" a…moreI wouldn't allow my 13 year old to read it, but the choice is totally up to you. I would maybe Google certain parts of the book such as "black mass" and "masturbation with a Crucifix" before making a decision about it. It's VERY graphic. You can also read my review if you'd like. Seriously though, please research this before dismissing it as just a "scary book". Good luck! https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...(less)
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The Exorcist
by William Peter Blatty
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