Okay so I read the Exorcist and loved it. totally blown away by it. I bought Legion but I'm worried it might not be as good and ruin the exorcist for me. A little how the Matrix sequels ruined what I thought had been the best movie ever. Shall I go for it?

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Mandy It's a densely written novel, and it doesn't place all the answers out there on a plate. I found it interesting and compelling, but the word 'entertainment' never sprang to mind. Some of the cultural references were new to me, and I found myself googling the odd word or two, many of them turning out to be Yiddish, and whilst they're not essential to understanding the story, it's all part of absorbing the book and the author's intent. It's a good book, I can say with pleasure after reading it all, and would fit in nicely if you like Thomas Harris, perhaps. Horror? I'm not so sure... it has horrific elements, and it craves a supernatural milieu, but it didn't really terrify or scare me in any way.

Edit: Sorry - 'Go for it'.

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Steve Parcell

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Marissa Did you ever read this? I think it's superior to The Exorcist, myself, and know a few other folks that agree.

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