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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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- Pete Shields
- 19-07-2020
In depth
Whist similar to the film this will take you more in depth with back stories and an introduction to an astronaut! so that's what Regan meant!!
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- Diana Szymiczek
- 12-06-2017
Masterpiece!
It was my honour to hear this story read by Mr Blatty himself. This harrowing tale of demonic possession, and the desperation of a loving mother has become a horror classic, and for good reason - it's frightening, harrowing, but incredibly touching. If you enjoyed the movie you will only fall more in love after hearing Mr Blatty so beautifully read you his tale. If you consider yourself a horror fan you owe it to yourself to take this terrifying journey. "What an excellent day for an exorcism"....
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- Sarah
- 18-01-2015
Couldn't put it down
Slow at first but once I got into the story I couldn't put it down! Bit disturbing and scary at times. Love this narrater too
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- Kindle Customer
- 30-06-2021
chilling
I'm not usually scared or chilled by books, but I mist admit that this one managed to do both
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- Kitty
- 28-03-2021
Impeccable. Perfect.
Absolutely wonderful. William Peter Blatty’s The Exorcist is, without a doubt, one of the best horror novels of all time.
Hearing it read by Blatty himself is a truly unique experience. The author is able to put all of his intention into the narration. Every inflection and tone that may be missed by a reader.
The best audiobook I have ever listened to. Blatty is able to instil such dread with his writing and it read aloud by the voice who wrote those words is truly wonderful.
Just as the film is, this is a perfect depiction of The Exorcist and I cannot recommend it enough to anyone who enjoys Horror.
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- Anonymous User
- 16-09-2023
Superb
Would love to give the story 4.5 stars. It really is wonderful but accelerates a little too quickly to it’s conclusion. The narration is truly superb. WPB narrates his own work with great skill and style such that he reveals himself to be not only a great author and director (exorcist III, the real sequel), but a fantastic voice artist in his own right. I loved it.
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- Andrew
- 02-01-2024
Just incredible.
I'll rarely rate an audiobook so highly but this is just it. Performed exceptionally well by the author - each character comes across uniquely. The story is riveting as are the dialogues between Karas and the possessed Regan. I wouldn't say it was scary but I also wouldn't listen to it in a dark room at night. Will listen to it many more times.
One side note - on my first listen I found the first chapter slightly difficult to get through but after that it became really clear.
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- Michael
- 31-10-2023
Magnificent story but amazing narration
What a wonderfully narrated historical novel!
The Exorcist is a gripping thriller and horror story that journeys to questions of the anti-Christ! It’s historical in so much as it’s regarded as one of the most scary and thrilling stories, especially the movie.
However, being read by the author increases the potency of the story.
Mr Blatty adds a significant passion and commitment to the story, the characters and mystery. I must confess though that my favourite character is the detective, whom I could not stop likening to Inspector Columbo!
Thank you Mr Blatty for making this such a compelling thriller story to listen to.
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- Anonymous User
- 19-09-2024
sickly great
listened to a heap of Stephen the king but woweee this one hit me hard multiple times like no other, disturbing listen at times! narration by the author is great for having the right lines said how he would have written it
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- yasmin klingen
- 02-05-2023
Amazing
Absolutely loved it, very scary at times. Great performance. I highly recommend this book.
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