Steve Parcell answers “I finished reading Blatty's novel "The...”

A Goodreads user asked this question about Legion (The Exorcist, #2):

I finished reading Blatty's novel "The Exorcist" and it truly messed me up! After letting it sink in for a while, I am convinced that it is one of the best novels ever written. I am contemplating buying this book "Legion" but am hesitant about it, since I am unsure what to expect. That being said, is it in the same vein of spiritual horror as the first one, or more a dialogue-driven drama?

Steve Parcell Legion is more about the evils of the world than the personal horror of The Exorcist. It is spiritual but I guess dialogue driven drama is there. Its …moreLegion is more about the evils of the world than the personal horror of The Exorcist. It is spiritual but I guess dialogue driven drama is there. Its very good though and almost on a par with the original. I loved both books but The Exorcist for me is not going to be beaten in a book or the superb movie.(less)

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