fiction classics horror dark tense medium-paced

379 pages | first published 1971

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Originally published in 1971, The Exorcist is now a major television series on FOX. It remains one of the most controversial novels ever written and went on to become a literary phenomenon: It spent fifty-seven weeks on the New York Times bestsell...
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Summary of 5651 reviews

Moods

dark 99%
tense 76%
mysterious 45%
emotional 34%
sad 28%
challenging 22%
reflective 11%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 3%
funny 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 20%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Plot: 33% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 36% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.98

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