![]() Of course, one cannot discount the carnage that is the possessed Regan. As much as this novel is about a possession, Blatty uses it to delve deeper into the meaning of faith, loss, and the connections we build with other people. His descriptions of place are as beautifully poignant as his exploration into human nature. What Blatty has done brilliantly, is walk the fine line between horror and poetry. While it's known as a horror novel that spawned the acclaimed film of the same name, the book transcends genres much like Father Karras does at the end of the tale. I'd head about this classic for a long time now. Freshly polished and expanded by the author, including new dialogue, a new character and a chilling new extended scene, this unique fortieth anniversary edition provides an unforgettable reading experience that has lost none of its power to shock - and is poised to terrify a new generation of readers. Is it possible that a demonic presence has possessed the child? Exorcism seems to be the only answer.įirst published in 1971, The Exorcist became a literary phenomenon and inspired one of the most shocking films ever made. ![]() Medical tests fail to shed any light on her symptoms, but it is as if a different personality has invaded her body.įather Damien Karras, a Jesuit priest, is called in. Then frightening changes begin to appear in eleven-year-old Regan. In the child's room, an odd smell, the displacement of furniture, an icy chill. ![]() ![]() Father Damien Karras: 'Where is Regan?' Regan MacNeil: 'In here. ![]()
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