Carrie by Stephen King

Carrie

Stephen King

192 pages first pub 1974 (editions)

fiction horror thriller dark tense medium-paced

Description

Stephen King’s legendary debut, the bestselling smash hit that put him on the map as one of America’s favorite writersUnpopular at school and subjected to her mother’s religious fanaticism at home, Carrie White does not have it easy. But while she...

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Community Reviews Summary of 28,262 reviews

Moods

dark 97%
tense 68%
sad 45%
emotional 35%
mysterious 30%
challenging 11%
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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