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In episode 598, host Ash highlighted the book as a fresh spin on exorcism stories, noting its 80s setting, focus on female friendship, and the twist of narrating from the possessed person's view, comparing it to shows like Pen15 and Jennifer’s Body. He praised how the protagonists' bond defeats the demon, emphasizing its humorous and heartfelt tone. In episode 582, Alayna recalled reading it and described a disturbing tapeworm scene that made her feel sick.
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The speaker mentions reading the book 'My Best Friend's Exorcism' by Grady Hendrix and was retching after the tapeworm part.
And wow, did my imagination really do something when I was listening to this title, My Best Friend's Exorcism.
It's by Grady Hendrix and I was retching after the tapeworm part.
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It was discussed as a unique take on the typical exorcism story, told from the perspective of the possessed person, and exploring themes of female friendship and class differences within a spooky 80s setting.
This title is something I'm really excited to talk to you guys about because it's all about like friendship and spooky friendship.
And he said he wanted to do it from the point of view of the demoniac, I think it's called.
It's like Pen 15 met Jennifer's body.
And that's why like, you know, in the end, it's not like a religious exorcism that takes this demon out of her. It's their friendship and their bond and their love for each other.
It's like all that silly stuff. Like, you know, the power of Phil Collins compels you or whatever it is. She's like, 'I love you queerly and I love you dearly.' All of that is what takes this demon out.