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The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty
4.0
dark mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I first read The Exorcist when I was 12, then again in my early 20s. Re-reading it now in my mid-30s, I still find it to be a great story.

The 40th Anniversary edition has some new dialogue, a new very minor character, and removes some of the ambiguity around the ending. 

I think this version feels more conclusive and polished.