Legion: A Novel from the Author of the Exorcist by William Peter Blatty

Legion: A Novel from the Author of the Exorcist

The Exorcist #2

William Peter Blatty

336 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction horror mystery thriller dark tense medium-paced

Description

Just in time for the 40th anniversary of The Exorcist -- Legion, a classic tale of horror, is back in print!A young boy is found horribly murdered in a mock crucifixion. Is the murderer the elderly woman who witnessed the crime? A neurologist who ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 315 reviews

Moods

dark 93%
mysterious 68%
tense 62%
sad 31%
challenging 28%
emotional 25%
reflective 21%
hopeful 9%
adventurous 6%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 44%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 32% | Character: 17% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.35

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