The Amityville Horror

Jay Anson

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Jay Anson

The Amityville Horror

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1977

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Book Brief

Jay Anson

The Amityville Horror

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1977
Book Details
Pages

315

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Amityville, New York • 1970s

Theme
Fear

Death

Family
Publication Year

1977

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Amityville Horror by Jay Anson is a non-fiction horror book that recounts the alleged paranormal experiences of a family that moved into a house in Amityville, New York. Based on the Lutz family's account, the story details supernatural events and their struggle to understand and cope with the disturbing occurrences.

Unnerving

Dark

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Jay Anson's The Amityville Horror captivates with its eerie atmosphere and compelling narrative, effectively immersing readers in the terror experienced by the Lutz family. However, some critics argue that the book's authenticity is questionable, detracting from its impact. Overall, it remains a controversial but gripping entry in the genre of true horror.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Amityville Horror?

Readers who enjoy The Amityville Horror by Jay Anson are typically fans of true crime and supernatural horror. They appreciate suspenseful, eerie narratives based on real events. Comparable books include The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson and Helter Skelter by Vincent Bugliosi.

Character List

A 28-year-old land surveyor and owner of a family business, George is initially portrayed as a rational and ambitious family man who becomes deeply affected by supernatural events in his new home.

Kathy is a 30-year-old mother of three who begins as a hopeful homemaker, focusing on creating a nurturing home environment that gradually becomes threatened by inexplicable and frightening events.

A priest who is asked to bless the Lutz family’s new home, he faces mysterious challenges and setbacks that hinder his ability to provide the protection expected from his religious role.

The three children are siblings who, while initially well-behaved, exhibit unusual behaviors and experience strange, unsettling events in their home that indicate a broader supernatural influence.

Book Details
Pages

315

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Amityville, New York • 1970s

Theme
Fear

Death

Family
Publication Year

1977

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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