A Head Full of Ghosts
by Paul Tremblay
A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay holds a well received rating of 3.82 out of 5, based on 14.1K reader ratings. First published in 2015. The book spans 286 pages.
About A Head Full of Ghosts
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.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Paul Tremblay |
| Published | 2015 |
| Pages | 286 |
| Genres | Horror, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 3.82 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 14,101 |
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What genre is A Head Full of Ghosts?
A Head Full of Ghosts is categorized as Horror, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is A Head Full of Ghosts worth reading?
Based on 14.1K reader ratings, A Head Full of Ghosts has an average score of 3.82 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is A Head Full of Ghosts?
A Head Full of Ghosts has 286 pages.
Who wrote A Head Full of Ghosts?
A Head Full of Ghosts was written by Paul Tremblay. It was first published in 2015.
What is the ISBN for A Head Full of Ghosts?
The ISBN-13 for A Head Full of Ghosts is 9780062363240.0.
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