Title: A Head Full of Ghosts Pdf A Novel
“A Head Full of Ghosts scared the living hell out of me, and I’m pretty hard to scare.” (Stephen King)“Paul Tremblay’s terrific A Head Full of Ghosts generates a haze of an altogether more serious kind: the pleasurable fog of calculated, perfectly balanced ambiguity.” (New York Times Book Review)“…progressively gripping and suspenseful ― (Tremblay’s) ultimate, bloodcurdling revelation is as sickeningly satisfying as it is masterful.” (NPR Books)“Tremblay expertly ratchets up the suspense until the tension is almost at its breaking point.” (Kirkus Reviews)“[B]rilliantly creepy.” (Library Journal)“The novel is stylishly written and well-conceived.” (Booklist)“Gripping and truly scary, this book feels of the moment in a way few thrillers do.” (B&N Reads)“[A] scary story, indeed.” (BookPage)“A mind-bending tale of psychological horror is unleashed, raising disturbing questions about memory and reality, science and religion, and the very nature of evil.” (Buzzfeed)“[A] creepy, interesting read, great for horror fans.” (SFRevu) “Terrific. . . . Generates a haze of an altogether more serious kind: the pleasurable fog of calculated, perfectly balanced ambiguity.”—New York Times Book ReviewThe lives of the Barretts, a normal suburban New England family, are torn apart when fourteen-year-old Marjorie begins to display signs of acute schizophrenia.To her parents’ despair, the doctors are unable to stop Marjorie’s bizarre outbursts and subsequent descent into madness. As their home devolves into a house of horrors, they reluctantly turn to a local Catholic priest for help. Father Wanderly suggests an exorcism; he believes the vulnerable teenager is the victim of demonic possession. He also contacts a production company that is eager to document the Barretts’ plight for a reality television show. With John, Marjorie’s father, out of work for more than a year and medical bills looming, the family reluctantly agrees to be filmed—never imagining that The Possession would become an instant hit. When events in the Barrett household explode in tragedy, the show and the incidents it captures become the stuff of urban legend.Fifteen years later, a bestselling writer interviews Marjorie’s younger sister, Merry. As she recalls those long-ago events from her childhood—she was just eight years old—painful memories and long-buried secrets that clash with the television broadcast and the Internet blogs begin to surface.“Gripping and suspenseful—[Tremblay’s] ultimate, bloodcurdling revelation is as sickeningly satisfying as it is masterful.”—NPR Books
WINNER OF THE 2015 BRAM STOKER AWARD FOR SUPERIOR ACHIEVEMENT IN A NOVEL
A chilling thriller that brilliantly blends psychological suspense and supernatural horror, reminiscent of Stephen King's The Shining, Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House, and William Peter Blatty's The Exorcist.
The lives of the Barretts, a normal suburban New England family, are torn apart when fourteen-year-old Marjorie begins to display signs of acute schizophrenia.
To her parents’ despair, the doctors are unable to stop Marjorie’s descent into madness. As their stable home devolves into a house of horrors, they reluctantly turn to a local Catholic priest for help. Father Wanderly suggests an exorcism; he believes the vulnerable teenager is the victim of demonic possession. He also contacts a production company that is eager to document the Barretts’ plight. With John, Marjorie’s father, out of work for more than a year and the medical bills looming, the family agrees to be filmed, and soon find themselves the unwitting stars of The Possession, a hit reality television show. When events in the Barrett household explode in tragedy, the show and the shocking incidents it captures become the stuff of urban legend.
Fifteen years later, a bestselling writer interviews Marjorie’s younger sister, Merry. As she recalls those long ago events that took place when she was just eight years old, long-buried secrets and painful memories that clash with what was broadcast on television begin to surface—and a mind-bending tale of psychological horror is unleashed, raising vexing questions about memory and reality, science and religion, and the very nature of evil.
This was a good read --- but not a great one. This was a good read --- but not a great one. The reason I begin with that assertion is that, based on the enormous amount of hype I read regarding this story, it did not come close (for me) in living up to that advanced praise.To begin with, this is NOT a ghost story --- although many blurbs would like you to think that. It is a thriller disguised as dark satire. The Barrett family allow a reality film crew into their home to film what is believed to be the demonic possession of their 14-year-old daughter, Marjorie. The novel is told from the point of view of the younger sister, Meredith or 'Merry'.A HEAD FULL OF GHOSTS takes swipes at reality television, religion, audience gullibility and overall pandering to an audience looking to consume a dose of all of the above. While there are a few chilling moments the true purpose of this novel is to pose a mystery as to whether or not Marjorie is truly possessed or merely a young sociopath taking everyone for a dark ride.:: 4 pretty Little Stars :: Halloween is right around the corner and in spirit of the holiday I want to read some of the horror books I have been neglecting for years now. This book was at the top of my list. And on sale. Coincidence? I think so! I am so glad I read this one. It's creepy, bizarre, and mind boggling. The author leaves many questions in readers minds throughout the story and even at the end. Readers interpretation of the events is key in this novel, so I suggest keeping a very open mind when reading it- you'll enjoy it more if you do.With that being said, this book is much more than I was expecting. Having thought I was just going to get a good scare was quickly replaced by the reality that this isn't what the book is about. Sure, there are scary moments, times when readers skin will crawl, and times when I felt as if I was going just as mad as some of the characters. But it is also deeply unsettling in a realistic way as it skillfully portrays mental illness and its effects on the family. Additionally, it depicts a family’s decent in a societal way and the effects it also has. Put all this together and you get a nearly brilliant novel that will chill you to the core.I don’t want to say much more about the plot because the books summary does a nice job in its description but also because I think that to fully grasp what is happening in the story that you need to read it on your own without spoilers. I will say this though, there is a lot going on in this novel. Schizophrenia, depression, paranoia, depression, and susceptibility are integral parts of the novel. So are possession, demons, and exorcism. This book will make you nervous. It may make you look over your shoulder when you enter a dark room. And it will scare the crap out of you. Should you read it? I would recommend it...UNNERVING! If you’re a fan of psychological thrillers, you’ll like this. It is a beautifully-written story about the Barretts, a middle-class family who is rocked by one circumstance over another that pushed them to their limits. The father gets laid off and the eldest daughter, Marjorie, is exhibiting signs of schizophrenia. After exhausting their funds and efforts to send her to psychiatrists, the parents agree that their lives be documented for reality TV, where the show culminates with the exorcism of Marjorie. But is Marjorie really possessed by a demon, or is she mentally ill? Readers will be left with more questions than answers after reading this novel, but it is a good thing, as events and circumstances are crafted and interwoven perfectly to create an unnerving climax and a chilling ending. Highly recommended.
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