I found this an entertaining read. I liked all the nods to classic horror tropes (not just The Exorcist!), I found both the adult and child Meredith an interesting character, and the reality TV was an interesting angle on truth vs fiction. I was surprised that Stephen King found this book scary because it didn't feel that way to me really. In fact, having finished the book, I have come away feeling thoughtful and a bit sad, which isn't a bad thing, just not what I expected!