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epeolatrist's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Violence, and Child abuse
nicekweenreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
That being said, I personally did not enjoy the reports, articles, and narration all as a framing device. I found it jarring and would sometimes ruin what happens next in the story prior to the narration getting to that point. I realize this is intended as foreshadowing and is supposed to add to the suspense, however, it had the opposite effect for me and ruined all tension. I think this problem could've been solves by having the narration come first for moving the plot along rather than any plot beats.
While most of the characters are terrible people, Carrie's mother stood out as a memorable antagonist. I wonder if this character was an inspiration for Annie Wilkes in Misery.
Still, I applaud King for such a unique story, especially the time period published. I'm glad I read it but probably won't resist any time soon.
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Emotional abuse, Murder, and Violence
_grace_c_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
All 242 pages are flawless; The story is about a girl who has some supernatural powers and the journey into High schools of the 60s and the religious mindsets around that time. Her limit is reached, causing her to use her powers to seek her revenge against her bullies, and ultimately everyone in her wake. This book makes you feeling many emotions and my heart broke for the abuse and sheltered life Carrie had to endure. The flow of the book is gripping; from the story telling of the events and the snippets of interviews and articles that followed 'Prom Night'. I was sucked in from the first page and read in the in 2 sittings.
Graphic: Bullying, Racial slurs, Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Abortion, Cursing, Blood, Body shaming, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Miscarriage, Murder, Rape, Religious bigotry, Self harm, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Torture, and Violence
faithkol's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Violence
greenan26's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Physical abuse, Death of parent, Child abuse, Gore, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Confinement, Death, Violence, Blood, and Misogyny
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, and Body shaming
_marycappiello3's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Racial slurs, Blood, Grief, Murder, Self harm, Violence, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Gore, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
lordofcinder21's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Murder, Violence, and Racism
booonbooon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Blood, Domestic abuse, Violence, Gaslighting, and Religious bigotry
macnroll's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Violence, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Self harm
Minor: Sexual content
joe05's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Bullying, Toxic relationship, Child abuse, Violence, Torture, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Racial slurs