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A review by ashkitty93
Carrie by Stephen King
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
3.0
I have to wonder if Roald Dahl read this before he wrote Matilda.
I can appreciate the use of in-universe “reference materials” (the various interviews and book excerpts, etc) but I think SK also runs the risk of keeping readers detached from the story that way.
At any rate, I think this is one of those stories where, if you know the ending, that’s all there really is to it. The book is short enough that you’re not missing much in the way of character development if you just watch the movie instead — which is something I rarely advocate for.
I’m also giggling at the way the universe aligns things; I hadn’t planned on reading two books back-to-back with prom night tying them together.
I can appreciate the use of in-universe “reference materials” (the various interviews and book excerpts, etc) but I think SK also runs the risk of keeping readers detached from the story that way.
At any rate, I think this is one of those stories where, if you know the ending, that’s all there really is to it. The book is short enough that you’re not missing much in the way of character development if you just watch the movie instead — which is something I rarely advocate for.
I’m also giggling at the way the universe aligns things; I hadn’t planned on reading two books back-to-back with prom night tying them together.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Blood, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Antisemitism