Review of The Devil and Father Amorth (2018) by Sonny Bunch for Washington Free Beacon — 19 Apr 2018

Sometimes a bit overwrought [and] occasionally a little messy ... The Devil and Father Amorth is nevertheless fascinating and compelling.

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This review of The Devil and Father Amorth (2018) was written by Sonny Bunch and published by Washington Free Beacon on 19 Apr 2018.

The Devil and Father Amorth has generally received mixed reviews.

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