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A review by kaitlynnnng
Carrie by Stephen King
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I’m glad I finally read this classic. I knew part of the story prior to picking it up, but there were still a few surprises, as well.
I think I would’ve gotten more into the story if there were traditional chapters.
For the first half of the book, I kept thinking to myself “Whatever Carrie does, they have it coming” (save for, like, 3 or 4 characters), but once she started getting her revenge, I stopped rooting for her. I didn’t dislike her, but I wanted her and everyone else to just…not.
I think I would’ve gotten more into the story if there were traditional chapters.
For the first half of the book, I kept thinking to myself “Whatever Carrie does, they have it coming” (save for, like, 3 or 4 characters), but once she started getting her revenge, I stopped rooting for her. I didn’t dislike her, but I wanted her and everyone else to just…not.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Fire/Fire injury, Blood, Death, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Death of parent, Animal death, Child abuse, and Animal cruelty
Minor: Sexual content