The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty

The Exorcist

The Exorcist #1

William Peter Blatty

320 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)

fiction classics horror dark tense medium-paced

Description

One of the most famous horror stories ever written, The Exorcist is the terrifying story of an 11-year-old girl possessed by an overwhelming demonic force. It is being re-issued to coincide with the book's 25th anniversary.

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Moods

dark 99%
tense 76%
mysterious 45%
emotional 33%
sad 28%
challenging 22%
reflective 11%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 3%
funny 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 33% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 36% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 20% | 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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