""A horror story for all midnights."" — The Boston Globe
Inspired by the shockingly true story of a child’s demonic possession in the 1940s, William Peter Blatty's iconic novel focuses on Regan, the eleven-year-old daughter of a movie actress residing in Washington, D.C. When sweet Regan's behavior turns sinister, a small group of overwhelmed yet determined individuals take it upon themselves to rescue the poor girl from her unspeakable fate. Timeless and terrifying, The Exorcist is a story that has gripped the public zeitgeist for more than half a century.
Originally published in 1971, it remains one of the most controversial novels ever written. A literary phenomenon soon after its release, it spent fifty-seven weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, seventeen consecutively at number one. It also became a wildly popular motion picture, garnering ten Academy Award nominations. On the opening day of the film, lines of fans stretched around city blocks. In Chicago, frustrated moviegoers used a battering ram to gain entry through the double side doors of a theater. In Kansas City, police used tear gas to disperse an impatient crowd who tried to force their way into a cinema. The three major television networks carried footage of these events, and CBS’s Walter Cronkite devoted almost ten minutes to the story. The Exorcist was, and is, more than just a novel and a film: it is a true landmark of American culture. . . and a reflection of our innermost fears.
Purposefully raw and profane, The Exorcist continues to engross and disturb readers. It remains an unforgettable reading experience that will continue to shock and frighten new generations of readers.
© 2011 HarperAudio (Lydbok): 9780062125897
Utgivelsesdato
Lydbok: 4. oktober 2011
""A horror story for all midnights."" — The Boston Globe
Inspired by the shockingly true story of a child’s demonic possession in the 1940s, William Peter Blatty's iconic novel focuses on Regan, the eleven-year-old daughter of a movie actress residing in Washington, D.C. When sweet Regan's behavior turns sinister, a small group of overwhelmed yet determined individuals take it upon themselves to rescue the poor girl from her unspeakable fate. Timeless and terrifying, The Exorcist is a story that has gripped the public zeitgeist for more than half a century.
Originally published in 1971, it remains one of the most controversial novels ever written. A literary phenomenon soon after its release, it spent fifty-seven weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, seventeen consecutively at number one. It also became a wildly popular motion picture, garnering ten Academy Award nominations. On the opening day of the film, lines of fans stretched around city blocks. In Chicago, frustrated moviegoers used a battering ram to gain entry through the double side doors of a theater. In Kansas City, police used tear gas to disperse an impatient crowd who tried to force their way into a cinema. The three major television networks carried footage of these events, and CBS’s Walter Cronkite devoted almost ten minutes to the story. The Exorcist was, and is, more than just a novel and a film: it is a true landmark of American culture. . . and a reflection of our innermost fears.
Purposefully raw and profane, The Exorcist continues to engross and disturb readers. It remains an unforgettable reading experience that will continue to shock and frighten new generations of readers.
© 2011 HarperAudio (Lydbok): 9780062125897
Utgivelsesdato
Lydbok: 4. oktober 2011
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Carina
4. jan. 2020
I love the movie, but I have to say that the book is better! I really enjoyed it. There were times where I couldn’t put it down. Mr Blatty does a really good reading of it and I did have some scares while listening and being outside in the dark alone on my way home. I recommend this book for everyone who loves the scary genre.
Dan
13. mars 2021
Helt utrolig innleser!
Halvard
19. apr. 2020
I really enjoyed this book! I've seen the movie many times and have been a fan of the horror genre since I was a kid. The Exorcist is imo the best work within the genre. Put your feet up, pour yourself a glass of wine and have a listen, if you dare...
Kaja
13. mars 2023
Veldig bra og creepy. God bok å strarte med vis du er ny til horror
T.
18. feb. 2022
Helt fantastisk! En av de beste bøkene noensinne skrevet
Kim
8. jan. 2022
Fantastisk bok og en fengslende lesning av forfatteren selv. Anbefales!
Martine
19. nov. 2022
My favourite movie of all time, somehow the book has been even more scary and impressive. The reader is incredible and manages to make me feel at ease in good scenes, but at the same time terrified of dropping my foot out of my bed in the more sinister chapters. Incredibly well written, language is beautiful and the reader pulle it all together. 10/10 will read again
Sofie
23. okt. 2022
Veldig god bok med en fantastisk innleser! Han vet akkurat hvor han skal legge press på ordene for å få det spennende!👌
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