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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
persian_green'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 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
nataly_lake'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
Moderate: Blood, Religious bigotry, Murder, and Bullying
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
anna_r8's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, Emotional abuse, Murder, Body shaming, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, and Bullying
chiara_dose'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
4.0
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Confinement, Bullying, Body shaming, Genocide, Murder, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, and Terminal illness
alyssabug711's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
๐ถ๐๐๐๐๐ is a complex horror book that explores many themes; those that stand out most to me investigate and celebrate the โnaturalnessโ of female anatomy. It may be odd to phrase it this way, but parts of this book remind me a bit of the โWAPโ music video. Both texts celebrate female sexuality and anatomy (very differently, mind you.) I love how Carrieโs power stems from her womanhood. She is not powerful ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ the menstrual cycle, etc., but ๐๐๐๐๐ข๐ ๐ ๐๐ it.
Of course, this is all my opinion. Others could surely point to Carrieโs abilities as a way to fight against her motherโs violent/hyper-religion or, simply, as a way for Carrie to come into her own.
Thereโs a lot to say here. I guess I just really enjoyed this novel. Hope you do/did too!
Graphic: Blood, Violence, Murder, and Sexual violence