The tagline says: "The Possession and Exorcism of Five Contemporary Americans." Nonfiction coverage of a very memorable Catholic rite, whether known via modern movies or threats by nuns in grammar school.
I should preface my review by saying that I do not believe in a lot of Catholic cawing (for example, Martin seems to imply in his introduction that homosexuality could lead to a demonic possession). Heathen-born and raised, I am not as easily swayed.
Once I put my own prejudices aside, I enjoyed the tales. Nasty, indeed. Horrific, yes. Absolutely convincing... meh.
Well described, well researched, but even when I finished it (sans fever, thank you very much), I felt like I'd been duped into reading religious propaganda. I would have rather spent the time with a Satanist I know and quiz him about the nuances of the devil and demons.
Note to ProfessorGirl - do not read because of the "gnashing of teeth." Nightmare city for you.
2.0 out of 5.0 Devil's Juices.
2 comments:
Thanks for the heads up!
I read Hostage, er, half of Hostage, a couple years ago. Gave me the creeps. Had to stop reading. Picturing The Smiler was quite unsettling, but the rape of a priest by a demon was IT for me. Just found your site. Good for you on your reading goal. I have read maybe 35 books in 2006, and think I read lots. I have seen 150 movies this year...(on DVD)
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