This is a book that I feel I should have already read. I’ve seen the movie a number of times, so my reading of the book was marred at times by reconciling what King wrote with the images that were put on screen.
The story seems well-known: Carrie White is the victim of bullying throughout her life, and her mother’s extreme religious views do not make it any easier for her to fit in. Carrie’s emerging telekinetic ability wreaks havoc as she gets her revenge on those who’ve made her life hell.
As I read the novel I confess to finding myself waiting for key scenes. What struck me most about the novel was the fascination with the supernatural and the portrayal of small-town America. Cleverly structured and a rattling good story. I’m so pleased that I finally cleared this off my to-read pile!