Hi everyone! I hope you’re all doing well! It’s Friday, and time for another review. Today, I am sharing my thoughts on one of my favourite novels: The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty.

The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty was first published in June 1971 by Harper and Row and (my copy) is 340 pages long.

Plot
The Exorcist tells the story of 12-year-old Regan MacNeil, who finds herself possessed by an evil spirit. To save her, two priests must perform an exorcism on her leading to a battle between good and evil like no other.

Characters
Regan MacNeil
Regan begins the story as a sweet girl who befriends Captain Howdy, a supposed spirit she talks to through the use of an Ouija board. Throughout the story, Regan becomes more and more disturbed and violent, and her character development throughout the book is captivating; her behaviour and physical appearance…