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slugger'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? No
3.5
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Physical abuse, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Sexual assault
heavy themes of religious abuserandalthor'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
3.5
Graphic: Sexual assault, Violence, Bullying, and Domestic abuse
lydiavsbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Really enjoyed it, very tragic following the extreme abuse Carrie experiences. Great look at abuse, bullying, shame, religion etc. Also just really love the like extended King universe and seeing characters that shine pop up in a bunch of his books.
As much as I enjoyed it, I understand the issue some people have with it. Reading a middle aged man writing a girls first period is kinda weird theres no denying it. Also not sure describing the tits of every female character mentioned was necessary. And definitely didn't love the use of slurs.
Graphic: Confinement, Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Child abuse, Animal death, Blood, Bullying, Racial slurs, and Sexual assault
lavieenrose's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Blood, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Gore, Murder, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, Self harm, Sexual harassment, and Violence
Moderate: Confinement, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Rape, Mental illness, Lesbophobia, Homophobia, Miscarriage, and Abortion
Minor: Alcoholism, Cursing, Excrement, Fatphobia, Misogyny, and Alcohol
frogcake_'s review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Body shaming, Bullying, Car accident, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Gore, Toxic relationship, Torture, Violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Self harm, Religious bigotry, Misogyny, Mental illness, Fire/Fire injury, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Rape, Ableism, and Antisemitism
forgcake_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Ableism, Blood, Body shaming, Bullying, Car accident, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship
kaylee1957's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, and Bullying
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Murder, Pregnancy, Racism, Sexual assault, and Violence
violet_pages's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Confinement, Cursing, Fatphobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Drug use and Miscarriage
mollykat3b621's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Car accident, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gore, Grief, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence
stormwise's review against another edition
4.0
At no point does Carrie ever abuse a position of trust to harm anyone; it's everyone else who abuses her trust, ultimately leading to the horrific climax of this novel.
It's always exciting to experience a famous piece of media for the first time - you know what happens but you don't know HOW. I'm yet to watch any film adaptation of Carrie so this was my first foray into the story, armed only with the knowledge of the iconic prom scene.
King uses an epistolary structure, weaving excerpts from news reports, scientific studies and personal accounts into the narrative, foreshadowing the horror to come - somewhat ironically, considering how widely known the story now is almost 50 years later. I still enjoyed how the tension was built leading up to the climax and it was an effective way of showing the impact of Carrie's actions.
As for Carrie White herself...I can't see her as a villain.
Graphic: Murder, Mental illness, Child death, Rape, Child abuse, Violence, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Car accident, Bullying, Body shaming, and Blood
Moderate: Gore
Minor: Miscarriage