45 pages • 1 hour read
Grady HendrixMy Best Friend's Exorcism
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2016A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Set in 1980s Charleston, South Carolina, My Best Friend’s Exorcism by Grady Hendrix follows high school students Abby Rivers and Gretchen Lang, whose friendship is tested when Gretchen becomes possessed by a demon after a night of drinking and drug use, leading Abby to seek the help of a bodybuilder turned exorcist to save her. The novel references violence, underage substance use, mental health conditions, and disturbing imagery.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Grady Hendrix’s My Best Friend's Exorcism is praised for blending horror and '80s nostalgia with dark humor and strong character development. Critics commend the authentic portrayal of teenage friendship and the emotional depth. However, some find the plot predictable and reliant on horror clichés. Overall, it’s a compelling mix of scares and sentiment.
Who Should Read My Best Friend's Exorcism?
Nostalgic for the '80s and craving horror-comedy, readers of My Best Friend's Exorcism will delight in its blend of supernatural thrills and dark humor. Fans of Stranger Things and The Exorcist will find a kinship in Grady Hendrix's tale of teen friendship and demonic possession.