Carrie by Stephen King

Carrie

Stephen King

305 pages first pub 1974 (editions)

fiction horror thriller dark tense medium-paced

Description

A modern classic, Carrie introduced a distinctive new voice in American fiction -- Stephen King. The story of misunderstood high school girl Carrie White, her extraordinary telekinetic powers, and her violent rampage of revenge, remains one of the...

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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: 36% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 8% | 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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