Carrie

Carrie by Stephen King
FOR MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY.

Available in the Swift Current Library: No

General Topics: Telekenisis, Death, Religion, High School

Rating out of 5: 5 out of 5

Summary: The book uses fictional documents, such as book excerpts, news reports, and hearing transcripts, to frame the story of Carietta "Carrie" White, a 17-year-old girl from Chamberlain, Maine. Carrie's mother, Margaret, a fanatical Christian fundamentalist, has an unstable personality, and over the years has ruled Carrie with repeated threats of damnation, as well as occasional physical abuse. Carrie does not fare much better at school. Her frumpy looks, lack of friends and lack of popularity with boys make her the object of ridicule, embarrassment, and public humiliation by her fellow teenage peers.
Carrie gradually discovers her telekinetic powers, which she has apparently possessed since birth, but had not had conscious control over after her infancy, though she remembers several incidents from throughout her life. Carrie practices her powers in secret, developing strength, and also finds that she is somewhat telepathic.

Good Points: -Thought-provoking

- Interesting characters

- Deep thought

- VERY well written

Bad Points: -None

Overall review: I LOVED this book. It was a book that kept me reading... and reading... and reading! Stephen King is an AMAZING author, but is for very mature readers. I was on the edge of my seat for most of the book!

If you liked this book, also try: Cell by Stephen King

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