A Head Full of Ghosts

Paul Tremblays 'A Head Full of Ghosts' is a chilling, modern take on the possession sub-genre. When a teenage girl begins exhibiting signs of mental illness or demonic possession, her family allows a reality TV crew to document the ordeal. The book is a brilliant critique of media exploitation and a terrifying psychological thriller. It keeps the reader guessing whether the events are supernatural or grounded in reality until the very end. It is a smart, scary, and deeply unsettling novel that perfectly captures modern anxieties.

A Head Full of Ghosts scores 8.9/10 (Very Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Book category.

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