Here is an excellent post from Vanessa at foodinbooks.com on an often overlooked horror novel, The Exorcist!
Well, I had to, didn’t I? It’s October. What other book could I possibly blog about other than The Exorcist, that classic tale of demonic possession, faith, and terror? I’d never read the book, though I’ve seen the movie many times, especially in October. The film hasn’t lost its shock value, though it’s not as terrifying as it was when I saw it as a young girl.
But the book is genuinely unnerving, creeping up with subtlety and giving you more insight into the characters than is comfortable. Chris MacNeil, in point of fact, is a much more likeable character in the book, though she is still somewhat irritating. Father Karras is even more likeable, particularly because his own crisis of faith and personal guilt are given much more attention and backstory.
Blatty’s writing is accessible – short sentences, everyday words, and concise narration – which makes it all the…
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The Exorcist is a excellent read and on many levels,its scarier then the film because Blattycan into much more detail and background. I have read the book 3-4 times and it has always spooked me.
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I agree. The book is excellent!
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this one terrified me! and I love the food connection here
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Yes, her posts are excellent!
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Chuck, my confessor, the old gent you met in the coffee shop, was the altar boy for the priest the book was based on. The child was actually a boy. My confessor has told me tales of his encounters with the demonic that sent chills down my spine.
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That is extraordinary, and I would very much like to learn of those tales sometime, perhaps over a pint of Guinness.
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This book, and the movie, terrified my entire childhood.
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Yes, they did the same for me.
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Oh this is such a great idea!!!!
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Yes, it is!
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Just had split pea soup the other day! (But only canned)
And just saw Exorcist again a few years ago, alone in the living room by myself, and was STILL completely unnerved and creeped out.
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Yes, it is a very effective movie!
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Love it! Thank you for sharing Charles!Never thought there are so mancy recipe ideas in horror stories too. Fantastic for arriving Helloween. Best wishes für a beautiful weekend! Michael
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Michael, you are very welcome.
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Thank you very much Charles! Very kind of you. Thx! Michael
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This was one scary book and movie!
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Yes!
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I enjoyed the book.
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