Title: Carrie
Author: Stephen King
1st Date of Publication: April 5, 1974
1st Date of Publication: April 5, 1974
ISBN: 9780385086950
# of Pages: 199
Genre: Suspense and Horror
# of Pages: 199
Genre: Suspense and Horror
Age Rating: 13+
Book Description:
Carrie knew she should not use the terrifying power she possessed... But one night at her senior prom, Carrie was scorned and humiliated just one time too many, and in a fit of uncontrollable fury, she turned her clandestine game into a weapon of horror and destruction...
Setting: Chamberlain, Maine
Point of View: 3rd person- Carrietta "Carrie" White
Goodreads Rating: 3.93
My Rating: 4.0
Carrie knew she should not use the terrifying power she possessed... But one night at her senior prom, Carrie was scorned and humiliated just one time too many, and in a fit of uncontrollable fury, she turned her clandestine game into a weapon of horror and destruction...
Setting: Chamberlain, Maine
Point of View: 3rd person- Carrietta "Carrie" White
Goodreads Rating: 3.93
My Rating: 4.0
Part of the Book that Caught My Attention: Both
View on the Cover: The girl n the cover has a very haunting look. Plus, she is fairly attractive.
View on Title: Whenever I heard the name Carrie or seen it, it has always reminded me of the Stephen King novel, which is this one.
View on Title: Whenever I heard the name Carrie or seen it, it has always reminded me of the Stephen King novel, which is this one.
Pros:
- Carrie's character is very odd, but it really works for her. She is obviously misunderstood and simply wants to have peace. Her beauty is overlooked by her odd nature and her family history.
- This story really shows the issues of bullying in a high school setting. Many adults don't take it seriously and shouldering it off as just kids being kids. It really exaggerates the consequences of bullying, but it does make an excellent point. Even though this book is over 40 years old, the issue of bullying still rings true today.
- The writing style was really interesting because it is written as a collection of journals and interviews after the incident has occurred. It makes the third person point of view more interesting.
Cons:
- The religious overtone is a bit much for the story. I understand the overbearing religious mother was important in the outcome, but the religious fanaticism is over the top.
- I felt like the synopsis gives away the entire story. But if you ever hear about Stephen King or horror novels, you most likely have read the entire story of Carrie.
Critics' Reviews:
"A master storyteller." —The Los Angeles Times
"Guaranteed to chill you." —The New York Times
"Gory and horrifying.... You can't put it down." —Chicago Tribune
“[The] most wonderfully gruesome man on the planet.” —USA Today“Eerie and haunting—sheer terror!” —Publishers Weekly
"Gory and horrifying.... You can't put it down." —Chicago Tribune
“[The] most wonderfully gruesome man on the planet.” —USA Today“Eerie and haunting—sheer terror!” —Publishers Weekly
Other Recommendations:
It by Stephen King
The Shining by Stephen King
Bag of Bones by Stephen King
The Shining by Stephen King
Bag of Bones by Stephen King
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