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Book Review of The Exorcist

The Exorcist
The Exorcist
Author: William Peter Blatty
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Horror
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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I really didn't enjoy this book. I have never seen the movie but just didn't find this book frightening at all (perhaps I'm jaded from all the horror I previously read?). I couldn't make any connection to the characters, scenes dragged on and large pieces were very boring. I did make it to the end, but it just wasn't one of those books which left a lasting impression.

This is just my personal opinion. For anybody interested in horror and is leaning towards reading this book, I think you SHOULD. It's a classic horror and so many others loved it that'd I'd give it a shot.