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hayleycurtis's review against another edition
- 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
Carrieโs story is relatable to anyone who grew up religious (and later went another route) or outcast. Kingโs 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: Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Drug use and Vomit
_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: Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Child death, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Religious bigotry, Abortion, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
lorzo'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
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Genocide, Physical abuse, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Animal cruelty, Child death, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Car accident, Abortion, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
damandang's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Sexual violence
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: Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, and Murder
itsheyfay's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Genocide, Gore, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Fatphobia, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Abandonment, and Classism
Minor: Miscarriage, Racial slurs, Rape, Antisemitism, and Pregnancy
emnime's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gore, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
petie'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
4.25
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Violence
scip's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gore, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexism, and Police brutality
Minor: Racial slurs and Racism
sleepyochre'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
2.5
Graphic: Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Genocide, Gore, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Car accident