The Omen
David Seltzer's The Omen (1976) is a horror novel. The story is set in London, in 1970's.
Open Library readers give it an average of 3.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, and 16 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 8 editions.
At about 197 pages, most readers finish it in 3–4 hours.
Quick answers
Who wrote The Omen?
The Omen was written by David Seltzer and first published in 1976.
What genre is The Omen?
It is usually shelved as Horror.
How long is The Omen?
The median edition has 197 pages, about 3–4 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Omen?
Readers who like it often enjoy Coraline, The Stepford Wives and American Psycho.
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