Throwback Thursday is a weekly meme created by book blogger extraordinaire, Renee at It’s Book Talk. She started this weekly feature as a way to highlight old favourites and read books that have already been published.
This week, I decided to focus on a book that had been in my TBR pile for a while, The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty. I don’t even think this book needs a synopsis or any other introduction; it is pretty much infamous.
I had kind of forgotten all about this book until I came across a Buzzfeed article a few weeks ago (right before Halloween) that discussed books that are ACTUALLY scary. At this point, I was looking for something to really get me into the Halloween mood so, I picked up a copy and started reading. I figured I had seen the movie, it was scary, of course, but how bad could the book be, especially since I already know what happens?
Bad.
The answer is bad.
I had to read this one in the daylight and after a certain point, I would have to put it down. It totally creeped me out! Between the imagery and the obscene depictions, there were points in time I wanted to give up completely. Because of this, it took me over two weeks to get through the book- practically a lifetime- and I am sure it will take me even longer to get over it. This one gets under your skin.
A creepy Halloween read? Absolutely. It did the role it was meant to do. Would I read it again? Nope. Never.
I remember reading this book during college. When I was not reading it, I didn’t want the books anywhere near me. It creeped me out so badly! I was somehow convinced that the devil literally resided in between the pages.
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I felt the same way!! I didn’t even want it in the house; it left it in my car lol
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Hahaha I have it but Ive never read it, however Im a big fan of the tv show! The movie made me laugh actually xD
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The TV show is so good!! I tried to watch the movie when I was about eight and never tried again. I’m sure I could handle it now but the actual concept totally creeps me out!
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I own the original hardback I read it and loved it! I also have an updated anniversary kindle edition . I’ve never seen the movie although I think I might own it. I want to see it at some point. The book is one of my favorites .
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It terrified me lol
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Yeah it’s not for everyone. It can be a bit much but I’m a horror fan. I love all things horror.
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