The Exorcist
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The Exorcist
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William Peter Blatty
About this listen
Brought to you by Penguin.
THE MOST TERRIFYING NOVEL EVER WRITTEN.
THE SCARIEST MOVIE EVER MADE.
Father Damien Karras: 'Where is Regan?'
Regan MacNeil: 'In here. With us.'
The terror begins unobtrusively. Noises in the attic. In the child's room, an odd smell, the displacement of furniture, an icy chill. At first, easy explanations are offered. Then frightening changes begin to appear in eleven-year-old Regan. Medical tests fail to shed any light on her symptoms, but it is as if a different personality has invaded her body.
Father Damien Karras, a Jesuit priest, is called in. Is it possible that a demonic presence has possessed the child? Exorcism seems to be the only answer...
First published in 1971, The Exorcist became a literary phenomenon and inspired one of the most shocking films ever made. This audio edition, polished, expanded and narrated by the author, includes new dialogue, a new character and a chilling new extended scene, provides an unforgettable listening experience that has lost none of its power to shock and continues to thrill and terrify new listeners.
A tremendous novel...fast, powerful and completely gripping - Sunday Express
Immensely satisfying... holds its audience in a vice-like grip - LA Times
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- jennifer
- 17-01-15
The Exorcist
Well this as always been one of my favourite films, so when the book came on audio I was made up. This was a fantastic listen with the narrator just making it with the horrible demon voice that gave me goose bumps 10 out of 10 for this fantastic narrator. When I finished the book I went out to buy the dvd and was very surprised to find how both were very similar .
If you enjoyed the film you will love the book.
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- Phil Hare
- 23-04-16
An outstanding surprise
I needn't go into too much depth about the story beyond the fact that the novel excels to the extent of, and in my opinion beyond, the film.
That is only a part of what makes this audiobook so enjoyable, however. The most beautiful thing about it is that, for once, we have an author who can narrate their work with depth, clarity and understanding. All too often I have been the victim of authors who mistakenly believe that they are qualified to read aloud their own work, only to spoil their own prose with audible ineptitude. Not so with Mr Blatty, and that is saying something when born of my picky British ears. In short: bravo, on all counts.
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- panda
- 10-06-16
so so for film that was banned from this book
though I was listening to columbo to be honest quiet disappointed that it didnt really get into the story till almost the end. with all the hype of the film you would have expexted more
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- Rebekah Poole
- 05-10-22
A classic for a very good reason.
An outstanding book. Disturbing, but there are many more disturbing and still brilliant novels out there. A tale of sacrifice and faith. It also seeks to reinforce faith, for those of you concerned about such things.
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- Mr. Rd Stephen
- 05-03-21
A story of faith tested
Anyone with a passing Interest should stop here and indulge themselves.
Great story and an expert narration. 5 stars all round.
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- Vincent Curtis
- 23-09-19
great narration... legendary story!
a good way to spend 12 hours of your life, dont think anyone could have narrated better. great job. thank you.
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- brett
- 20-02-18
Superb!
Great story perfectly narrated by the multi talented William Peter Blatty. Couldn’t have been narrated better by anyone else
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- Chris D
- 28-11-21
Awesome book
Watched the film years ago and thought I’d check out the book as usually the book is better.
Exceeded expectations in every way, much better than the film, fantastic performance and gave me goosebumps a few times. Absolutely recommended.
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- mr j a wood
- 19-05-21
brilliant
fantastic well worth the listen,much better than I expected it to be.Will listen again soon
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- Grace Buckley
- 28-01-22
Work of art
The book being read by the wonderful author is truly a work of art. I was gripped throughout and the voices he uses are perfect.
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