The Exorcist
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When originally published in 1971, The Exorcist became not only a bestselling literary phenomenon, but one of the most frightening and controversial novels ever written. (When the author adapted his book to the screen two years later, it then became one of the most terrifying movies ever made.) Blatty fictionalized the true story of a child's demonic possession in the 1940s. The deceptively simple story focuses on Regan, the 11-year-old daughter of a movie actress residing in Washington, D.C.; the child apparently is possessed by an ancient demon. It's up to a small group of overwhelmed yet determined humans to somehow rescue Regan from this unspeakable fate. Purposefully raw and profane, this novel still has the extraordinary ability to literally shock us into forgetting that it is "just a story." The Exorcist remains a truly unforgettable reading experience. Blatty published a sequel, Legion, in 1983. --Stanley Wiater |
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Regan is the archetype
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[[ASIN:1595072160 The Angel Hunter]]
Human suffering caused to the loved ones of the addicted. That is the archetype of Regan McNeil. It could be drugs, alcohol, sex, gambling, whatever. The demon simply makes the story more demonstrative. For in the end, Regan remembers nothing. The lives of two dedicated priests are gone and Chris McNeil and countless others have been forever scared by what they lived through. For any of us who have loved an addict, you'll know what I mean. Read the book. It is NOT like the movie. The Exorcist is a master piece of modern literature in my opinion that paints a clear picture of how the people who love the problemed, the afflicted, and the addicted members of our society suffer more than the addicts themselves. Read the book and then ask yourself, how farfetched is this novel really? Look at the world around you and you'll agree with me....not very farfetched at all. |
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