Legion presents many good topics for discussion, both by itself and in conjunction with The Exorcist. The primary focus, reflecting the primary focus in the novel, might be on philosophical issues. Some ambitious groups may wish to read the works to which Kinderman refers while developing his metaphysical system, especially Teilhard de Chardin, but also Jung, J. W. Dunne's Experiment with Time, and others. Other discussions might concentrate more purely on the work itself, or on its literary precedents. Both plot and character development are somewhat more elaborate than in The Exorcist. Readers can evaluate the success of plot and character, and also focus on specific complex characters such as Dr.

Amfortas, the Gemini Killer, and of course Lieutenant Kinderman.

1. What do you think of the total philosophy that Kinderman develops? Does it seem credible to you, and—a separate issue—does it seem...