Carrie by Stephen King

Carrie

Stephen King

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fiction horror thriller dark tense medium-paced

322 pages | first published 1974

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Unpopular at school and subjected to her mother's religious fanaticism at home, Carrie White does not have it easy. But while she may be picked on by her classmates, she has a gift she's kept secret since she was a little girl: she can move things...
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Summary of 26909 reviews

Moods

dark 97%
tense 68%
sad 45%
emotional 35%
mysterious 30%
challenging 10%
reflective 8%
adventurous 4%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 37%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.75

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