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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “One of my all-time favorite books! The actual exorcism is beside the point in this book. It is about guilt over leaving loved-ones behind, redemption, and loving your fellow man, even if it seems impossible to do so. I can't help but wonder: if Father Karras had met Father Merrin even a few...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Quero muito ler..! sou fascinada por terror”
Karla Condi wrote this review 12 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“On my top 10 list of scariest stories (and I'm an atheist even :). The detail in this book was incredible--the research Blatty must have done on the subject comes through and makes it very realistic. The hints at character flaws and internal struggles as well as the very subtle life crisis flesh this story out well. It's also, in my opinion, a great detective story. Imagery from scenes in this book is easily recalled 8 years later :)”
Tammy C wrote this review 13 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Never much a fan of the horror genre, but I have vivid memories of reading this one very bitter cold January weekend in Madison, Wisconsin. Once I started it I couldn't sleep or eat until I finished it. ”
Nancy A wrote this review Wednesday, November 25 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Scariest, creepiest book ever. Disturbing and distressing to say the least. Read it when I was in fift or sixth grade, blame my mother for leaving it in the family den.”
Thistle Steel wrote this review Sunday, November 22 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This would have to be one of my favourite books - filled with suspense & horror ”
shazp4 wrote this review Wednesday, November 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Out of all the old seventies authors, here's my vote. If this one doesn't get you, your heart's not pumping. ”
A. R. Braun wrote this review Thursday, October 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“An interesting book. Almost a case study approach. Terrifying in places. Raises some questions that will probably never be answered, but will be debated nonetheless.”
Kelly D wrote this review Saturday, October 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Same as the movie, but more detailed and more terrifying!”
Jason H wrote this review Friday, October 9 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Spine tingling. Great read.”
James P wrote this review Thursday, September 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
