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paige_is_a_penguin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Bullying, Blood, Death, and Murder
ronaefrati's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Murder, Mental illness, Religious bigotry, Genocide, Cultural appropriation, Bullying, Body shaming, Sexual harassment, Child abuse, Blood, Sexual violence, Pregnancy, and Emotional abuse
torturedreadersdept's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Child death, Fatphobia, Self harm, Body horror, Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Rape, Violence, Emotional abuse, Blood, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Car accident, Child abuse, Racial slurs, Religious bigotry, Bullying, Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body shaming, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Drug use, Dysphoria, Fire/Fire injury, Misogyny, Murder, Pregnancy, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Xenophobia
hayleymorrison's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Carrie’s story is relatable to anyone who grew up religious (and later went another route) or outcast. King’s dialogue and use of multimedia throughout the novel make it an easy and enjoyable (despite the topic) read. This is my second re-read and it still holds up. Especially the government involvement. Still striking today.
Graphic: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Self harm, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, Suicide attempt, Sexual content, Murder, Religious bigotry, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Rape, and Physical abuse
Minor: Vomit and Drug use
bookishchaos's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Also I think Stephen King forgot how "suggestive" the ending was. Like he was going to write a sequel but forgot? Or decided not to?
Graphic: Rape, Child abuse, and Bullying
Moderate: Miscarriage, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Animal cruelty
natan_is_reading's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Blood, Bullying, Body shaming, Death, Murder, Emotional abuse, and Fatphobia
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
aniston_pond'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? It's complicated
1.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Bullying, Body shaming, Blood, and Animal death
Moderate: Murder, Animal death, Rape, Cursing, and Child abuse
Minor: Mental illness and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
_marycappiello3's review
- 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