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5.0 out of 5 stars A classic horror story, one of the best, January 14, 2000

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This review is from: The Omen (Paperback)

Why great books like this go out of print I'll never know. The author brilliantly weaves a tale based around the Biblical prophesies in the Book of Revelations about the coming and birth of the Anti-Christ. The story is both chilling and suspenseful as mysterious events start happening around young Damien Thorn. You will find yourself engrossed in the material and the tension will really grip you. The dramatic ending paved the way for future Omen sequels, but this one is by far the best.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put this one down!, August 21, 2006

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I read this book in two nights. I just couldn't put it down! Never a dull moment, never a part that drags. A truly suspenseful fictional triller. While the book has little to do with the actual book of Revelations, it was still a captivating read with underlying themes of good vs. evil, priveleged vs. underpriveleged, and the inner moral and emotional struggles within all of us. I can't believe I didn't pick this book up sooner, and look forward to reading the rest in the series.

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5.0 out of 5 stars very convincing, March 26, 2001

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many extra occult details that weren't in the film make this book and the rest of the series very believable

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5.0 out of 5 stars HIS TIME HAS COME...
This is a first class, gothic chiller with a riveting story line. Katherine and Jeremy Thorn are a wealthy, older American couple in the political limelight. Read more

Published 6 months ago by Lawyeraau

5.0 out of 5 stars classic story about Damien....The Omen scares!
In 1976 David Seltzer released a Thirller about an ameircan Diplomat and his wife wanted a child so much,after the death of the child that was supposed to be theirs the babies... Read more

Published 18 months ago by daniel

3.0 out of 5 stars Not as frightening as I'd hoped
The Omen / 0-451-21942-2

I thought the concept behind "The Omen" was quite frightening, in a subtle claustrophobic manner - there's something deeply scary about a... Read more

Published 21 months ago by Ana Mardoll

3.0 out of 5 stars Not as scary as I expected
This wasn't a terrible book, there were some good moments while I was reading, but the writing style was sparse, and for the subject, this book simply did not have the thrills and... Read more

Published on November 23, 2009 by M

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
This is a great book. I loved the original movies and the remake. Even though this book is a work of fiction, it is so prophetic.It makes for great late night reading.

Published on October 17, 2008 by Jon Holland

5.0 out of 5 stars Creepy Fun!
This is another one of those great 70's horrors (Exorcist, Rosemary's Baby) that's guaranteed to give you goose bumps. Read more

Published on August 11, 2008 by Julie Merilatt

4.0 out of 5 stars Exciting,Chilling,Scary and very well written
The book is extremely well written and you are always on the edge wondering what's going to happen next. Read more

Published on May 1, 2008 by Read to live,write to earn

5.0 out of 5 stars Not Free SF Reader
Excellent horror work. You could probably only make it creepier with dead cats or demon clowns. Basically, one anti-christ-child is a good argument for abortion. Read more

Published on September 3, 2007 by Blue Tyson

3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad.. not great
Katherine Thorn, the wife of Robert Thorn an ambassador to the US, gives birth to a child that dies. Read more

Published on December 31, 2003 by A. Vegan

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