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Legion

Legion

Published: 1983

Author: William Peter Blatty

Book 2 of 2: The Exorcist Series

Genres: American, Classics, Fiction, Horror, Movie Tie-In, Mysteries, Occult, Police Procedural, Psychological, Supernatural


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The Review:

This book, like its predecessor The Exorcist, deals with demonic possession, and if you know the story behind the title, it may make your hair stand on end because the title is based on a Bible passage about demons.

The Gospel of Luke depicts Jesus' journey to Gadarenes, where he meets a man who is possessed by demons:
"What is your name?" Jesus inquired of him. "Legion," he murmured, for many devils had entered him (Luke 8:30).

The event, also referred to as the Gerasene Demoniac, is more commonly quoted from Mark's Gospel:
"What is thy name?" he inquired. "My name is Legion," he said, "for we are many." Mark 5:9

If you don't like crazy ramblings or plots that go nowhere, the beginning of the book may discourage some readers from continuing to read, but don't stop because all that rambling has something hidden in it and once the story begins properly, it will not stop.

The novel is frightening, but I found it to be much more philosophical. The movie, on the other hand, is scarier, but it is still no match for the book.

This book is both amusing and heartbreaking. It will make you cry and leave you speechless. Late William Peter Blatty was a fantastic author with a depth of thought and philosophy that was evident in his books.

The story is scary, and it is a horror novel, but it is not your typical horror story; I call it a thinking man's horror, and even though it begins slowly, and some readers may not like it, I am still giving it full marks and highly recommending it.


Synopsis:

“From the author of The Exorcist -- Legion, a classic tale of horror, is back in print!

A young boy is found horribly murdered in a mock crucifixion. Is the murderer the elderly woman who witnessed the crime? A neurologist who can no longer bear the pain life inflicts on its victims? A psychiatrist with a macabre sense of humor and a guilty secret? A mysterious mental patient, locked in silent isolation?

Lieutenant Kinderman follows a bewildering trail that links all these people, confronting a new enigma at every turn even as more murders surface. Why does each victim suffer the same dreadful mutilations? Why are two of the victims priests? Is there a connection between these crimes and another series of murders that took place twelve years ago—and supposedly ended with the death of the killer?

Legion is a novel of breathtaking energy and suspense. But more than this, it is an extraordinary journey into the uncharted depths of the human mind and the most agonizing questions of the human condition.

The answers are revealed in a climax so stunning that it could only have been written by the author of The Exorcist—William Peter Blatty.”


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The Exorcist

The Exorcist

Published: June 1971

Author: William Peter Blatty

Book 1 of 2: The Exorcist Series

Genres: American, Classics, Demonic Possession, Demonology & Satanism, Fiction, Horror, Movie Tie-In, Occult, Psychological


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The Review:

The story revolves around a young girl who is the daughter of a well-known actress. In addition, there are two priests who are attempting to exorcise the demon from the young girl. The novel was adapted into a highly successful film two years later, with Peter Blatty writing and producing the screenplay, which was part of the Exorcist franchise.

This book will frighten you with its topic and the ideas it will offer you about religion, faith, and God, and why or how he allows innocent people to suffer, but you should decide for yourself while reading it.

It can be an easy read, unsettling, and vile at times, but it should not be read at night, especially before going to bed, because the images and words may form into nightmares and you may be unable to close your eyes.

One character in this book who reminded me of a TV detective Columbo was shocking, but I later realized that the book was written and published a long time ago, and this TV show came much later. Then I discovered that Peter Blatty had actually accused the show of extracting his character.

When I was four years old, I saw the movie adaptation and loved it. I watched it several times and realized that all the adults are afraid of the girl who was so funny to me and could turn her head like an owl. Later, I learned about a challenge and reward in my local cinema, which was to watch the movie alone at night in the cinema to win a large cash prize, and I asked my father to take me there, but he refused because I was too young to participate and told me about a man who died of a heart attack while trying to watch this movie.

I believe the book is scarier than the movie. While you cannot see a head turn in the book, what your mind and imagination create is far scarier than anything a movie could ever create.

Giving points or recommending this iconic novel is pointless, but I must give points for people who are unaware of what they are missing or only understand the language of numbers.


Synopsis:

“Originally published in 1971, The Exorcist is now a major television series on FOX. It remains one of the most controversial novels ever written and went on to become a literary phenomenon: It spent fifty-seven weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, seventeen consecutively at number one. Inspired by a true story of a child’s demonic possession in the 1940s, William Peter Blatty created an iconic novel that focuses on Regan, the eleven-year-old daughter of a movie actress residing in Washington, D.C. A small group of overwhelmed yet determined individuals must rescue Regan from her unspeakable fate, and the drama that ensues is gripping and unfailingly terrifying.

Two years after its publication, The Exorcist was, of course, turned into a wildly popular motion picture, garnering ten Academy Award nominations. On opening day of the film, lines of the novel’s 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; 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.

Purposefully raw and profane, The Exorcist still has the extraordinary ability to disturb readers and cause them to forget that it is “just a story.” Published here in this beautiful fortieth anniversary edition, it remains an unforgettable reading experience and will continue to shock and frighten a new generation of readers.”


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Doctor Sleep

Doctor Sleep

Published: 24, September 2013

Author: Stephen King

Book 2 of 2: The Shining

Genres: American, Contemporary, Fiction, Ghost, Gothic, Horror, Literature, Psychological, Supernatural, Thrillers, Movie Tie-In, Occult, Suspense, Psychic, Vampires


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The Review:

Overall, it was a decent read. A solid narrative, fascinating characters, an engaging read, and an unusually gratifying finish for the King. Overall, not particularly innovative, relying on the old themes of roaming/roving bands of "shining" vampires and the master-apprentice connection, but it's still a lot of fun.

I was busy during the days it was released and was both surprised and delighted to learn of its existence. I have yet to see the movie adaptation, so I can't say whether it is good or not, but I will soon, so keep an eye on this section of the blog or leave a comment if you have.

This work, like The Shining, may be read as a stand-alone, although I recommend reading The Shining first. It really doesn't matter except to become acquainted with some backstories and characters.

Remember that it is not as legendary or memorable as its predecessor, The Shining, but it is still a wonderful narrative with vampires added to the mix of spirits and more individuals with the gift of Shining.

I enjoyed the continuation of the main story several years later when the main character has grown up. I'd always been curious about what happened to him after the hotel events and how he used his Shining abilities. This book provided me with all of the answers to my questions.

This book cannot be compared to the original first part; still, it deserves full marks on its own, but some readers may disagree with me, and the reason for this is the disappointment they may feel if they enter this book expecting another shining with horror elements and a scary story. I refer to it as an expanded and watered-down universe of that book.


Synopsis:

“Now a major motion picture starring Ewan McGregor!

From master storyteller Stephen King, his unforgettable and terrifying sequel to The Shining—an instant #1 New York Times bestseller that is “[a] vivid frightscape” (The New York Times).

Years ago, the haunting of the Overlook Hotel nearly broke young Dan Torrance’s sanity, as his paranormal gift known as “the shining” opened a door straight into hell. And even though Dan is all grown up, the ghosts of the Overlook—and his father’s legacy of alcoholism and violence—kept him drifting aimlessly for most of his life. Now, Dan has finally found some order in the chaos by working in a local hospice, earning the nickname “Doctor Sleep” by secretly using his special abilities to comfort the dying and prepare them for the afterlife. But when he unexpectedly meets twelve-year-old Abra Stone—who possesses an even more powerful manifestation of the shining—the two find their lives in sudden jeopardy at the hands of the ageless and murderous nomadic tribe known as the True Knot, reigniting Dan’s own demons and summoning him to battle for this young girl’s soul and survival...”


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