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The Exorcist

By: William Peter Blatty
Narrated by: William Peter Blatty
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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

©2011 William Peter Blatty 1971 (P)2011 Penguin Audio Classics Ghosts Horror Supernatural Thriller & Suspense Scary Fiction Haunted Exciting
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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!!

In depth

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I remember reading this book when I was a teenager and I found it scary then. Listening to this now I still found it scary. Great book to listen to!

Great

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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"....

Masterpiece!

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wow, I did not expect to love this book so much. Having the author read it was the best choice, his deep, gravelly rough voice was perfect and narrating for other characters sounded almost like listening to the movie. Having read previous customer reviews,they were so enthusiastic so I took the chance and brought the book and was not disappointed. But like the movie do you dare to listen to it alone?

scarier than the movie?

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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

Couldn't put it down

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I'm not usually scared or chilled by books, but I mist admit that this one managed to do both

chilling

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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.

Impeccable. Perfect.

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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.

Superb

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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.

Just incredible.

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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.

Magnificent story but amazing narration

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