I read this book and was shocked by how well written it was. The ending was ok but I hope the movie version has a better ending because I have not seen it.
Posted By: Tina - 06/18/2010 - 1:41 PM EST
growing up can be the most scariest time of some ones life especially if the person is taunted and bullied daily . that person can become withdrawn and shy and like carrie secretly revengefull. although none of us ( i hope) do not possess tk how many kids after reading carrie stared at glass ball to try to make them roll?? .brilliantly written and carefull with emotions id say that is kings best books on human emotions and will be read well into the future by teens and maybe they might test to see if they have tk although i dont recomend themsetting fire to a school !!! happy reading and no to bullies!!!!
Posted By: Dopey#5 - 06/17/2010 - 3:40 AM EST
Glad your wife pulled the manuscript out of the trash . . . and the movie is great. But I gotta tell ya, sometimes . . . I feel like I might go batshit crazy on everyone in a telekinetic way but on a global scale.
Posted By: Hannah - 06/15/2010 - 12:34 PM EST
The writing is fabulous and the story is really captivating, I loved the book.
Posted By: Anonymous - 06/11/2010 - 3:50 PM EST
Read it in one day. Couldn't put it down
Posted By: GreekJonathan - 05/05/2010 - 3:30 PM EST
Great!
Posted By: Tamra - 04/19/2010 - 1:28 PM EST
Awesome book, very good movie as well
Posted By: Anonymous - 04/19/2010 - 11:53 AM EST
..My friend kate recommended this book to me and i'm glad i took her advice on it. i love how stephen king has kind of put himself in teenagers shoes in this novel. growing up can be a hard time, i would know. im only 15 :/ and bullying is always quite strong in my school. at a time, it was stronger then the happenings in 'carrie'. Another great novel king, hoping you get new ones out, if you have retired.. im so gutted your an inspiration to me :).
Posted By: Hellsing - 04/13/2010 - 1:44 PM EST
this book was great and the last scene is the great one, most epistolary novel ignored myself for reading but not this telekinesis rushing novels, wonderful and great
Posted By: Brady12 - 04/10/2010 - 5:38 PM EST
A short one, but awhole lotta juice was packed into it. The only thing I would have changed is Carrie's mom and Chris Hargenson having more painful deaths. Morbid, right?
Posted By: Anonymous - 04/08/2010 - 12:50 PM EST
i own a copy of this from 75 and i got it with about 20 other books for 5 dollars at a garage sale. I was definatly worth it because this is one of the neatest books i've ever read and it inspirered me to start writing.
Posted By: Aurore Christheart - 03/25/2010 - 9:52 PM EST
The movies that it inspired were okay, but the book is clearly better... very different too. I wonder why hollywood had to change the plot so much.
Posted By: $t. Michael - 02/28/2010 - 8:14 PM EST
Bizzare,but in a good way.
Posted By: Bickleej - 02/24/2010 - 2:11 PM EST
I loved this book. Stephen King is, hands down, one of my favorite authors. The thing that makes this book so brilliant is that Mr. King makes you feel fear Carrie, but feel sorry for her at the same time. It just goes to show you, be very careful who you pick on.
Posted By: Anonymous - 01/16/2010 - 3:16 AM EST
omg i terribly liked this!
Posted By: Dana Hill - 01/14/2010 - 12:27 AM EST
Carrie, wow. this one was awesome. the was the 2nd novel of kings that i have read. awesome, must read for everyone!
Posted By: A 13 Year Old Fan - 12/17/2009 - 11:25 AM EST
This is the saddest novel I've ever read. (Spoiler alert!) When Carrie died I felt so sorry for her, and I pictured everything so clearly. I know I'm only 13 years old, but Carrie is a must for all horror lovers, and people who don't really like horror as well
Posted By: Kyle - 12/13/2009 - 11:23 PM EST
This is the first Stephen King book I read. I thought it was pretty good and worth the read, but not quite good enough to get me addicted to his writing.
Posted By: Alex - 12/12/2009 - 12:00 AM EST
I think stephen king is hands down the single most influential (and scariest) literary figure of the past 40 years. Carrie may have been one of his earlier works and 1st publishe book but it is still so powerful, one of my favs.
Posted By: Sandy - 12/04/2009 - 1:49 PM EST
I liked this book because it was such a quick read. This book never became boring or dragged on. I really liked the thoughts of the people in the brackets...it was diffrent.
Posted By: JRM - 11/27/2009 - 1:35 AM EST
A very good and brisk read. What King was able to accomplish in less than 200 pages is a testament to his talent. Not his best book by any means, but a glimpse at better things to come. Check it out.
Posted By: The Man With The Fro - 11/10/2009 - 8:21 PM EST
I've trying to read Stephen king for half a year, tried PET SEMETARY (page 165), tried to read THE STAND (page 372) THE GUNSLINGER (page 50) THE TOMMYKNOCKER'S (page 180) and BAG OF BONES (page 220) and couldn't finish any of them. Then I picked up CARRIE and read it and was outstanded, and I've finished every Stephen King book I read since.
Posted By: Alphonse - 10/28/2009 - 9:13 AM EST
CARRIE is great! Stephen King should write a sequel
Posted By: Anthany - 10/07/2009 - 1:58 PM EST
I read carrie and it wus dark i loved it (pig blood for a pig) lol ( i am 13) carrie is my frst one of your books im reading misery now its one i think you shud read........NO!!! MOMMU!!! NO!!! ill bring the rocks agen .p.s i suck at righting
Posted By: Aidanl - 09/15/2009 - 2:13 PM EST
Carrie is the first Sephen King book I read. And the book that got me interested in reading in general. Now i'm hooked and SK remains my favourite author. Truly great.
Posted By: Jawad - 09/09/2009 - 1:58 AM EST
this is my first of King's novel this is great i think carrie was not villian she actually was too hert and anybody being in her place would do the same
Posted By: Technomad - 08/20/2009 - 2:03 AM EST
Since Margaret White was apparently worshipping Nyarlathotep (she referred in her prayers at one point to "the three-lobed burning eye," one of the names of Nyarlathotep) was it really surprising that she was screwed up? Those who worship the Great Old Ones tend not to do well.
Posted By: Frank - 08/01/2009 - 9:21 AM EST
The thrid King novel i read, after the shining and cell. INCREDIBLE!!
Posted By: Joey - 07/28/2009 - 9:11 AM EST
This was only the second SK book I read. I had just finished with Lisey's Story, which by the way I absolutely loved, and decided I'd read this one next since it's supposed to be one of his classics. Well, for one, my expectations were probably too high off to start with. I thought it was good, but not as good as I had heard. Now, if you've never read any SK novels, this would a good one to start with. It's a quick read, very dark and you get a glimpse of SK's talents as a writer. 4/5
Posted By: Anonymous - 07/08/2009 - 12:56 PM EST
AMAZING book! I reread this recently and it still amazed me! It's a great horror novel. I'm looking forward to reading more of your books Mr. King!
Posted By: HalloweenB* - 07/07/2009 - 10:57 AM EST
Carrie is just... AMAZING! i read the book and then saw the movie, the book is much better without doubt
Posted By: Danniella - 06/21/2009 - 6:09 PM EST
I love Carrie; this story never fails to break me heart (not that that is a bad thing!) I will never forget when we studied the book in English class and almost everybody was in tears!
Posted By: Matt - 06/08/2009 - 9:00 AM EST
carrie was great! I love how he makes this phyco mom so religous, that made me chill my blood! I kinda fell bad for Carrie though.
Posted By: StephenKingFan - 06/06/2009 - 2:11 PM EST
I finished the book ,Carrie, last week and I loved it so much! I couldn't put the book down!
Posted By: Anonymous - 05/21/2009 - 2:52 PM EST
Im half way though this book and have only been reading it since yesterday so far i love it. This is the first stephen king book ive read and ive im all ready planning on reading I.T. next.
Posted By: Edwards - 05/16/2009 - 9:40 AM EST
I liked the story but, I didn't care for the way it was written.
Posted By: Dan - 05/02/2009 - 11:00 PM EST
This is the first and only Stephen King book I've read. It certainly won't be my last though. It is well-written, and has great ideas. l'm looking forward to reading more Stephen King books :D
Posted By: Ashleybunny - 04/15/2009 - 8:42 AM EST
carrie is awesome
Posted By: Anonymous - 04/14/2009 - 11:00 AM EST
This book is well written, but I really wasn't keen on it. It's probably because of the fact that books affect me and Carrie is too much dark, too much full of misery and evil from the side of other people. And the worst was bigotry of Carrie's mother (I think it's the most terrifying kind of fanaticism). So therefore I say, it's quite well written for those who like horrors, but I need a little bit of happiness or love or hope to feel fine. And that's what I want when I am reading. I wrote this just because there are only excited comments. I though you could need something different...
Posted By: Anette - 03/09/2009 - 9:50 AM EST
This is an amazing book! I read it for my English research paper and fell in love with the book. This is the first book I've read by Stephen King but it certainly won't be the last!
Posted By: Anonymous - 03/01/2009 - 12:15 PM EST
I loved this book. I think that's it's one of his best. Being his first makes it more impressive. The book got to me so much because I felt so bad for her character. It was sad.
Posted By: Simon - 02/05/2009 - 6:29 AM EST
This was the first book I actually read by Stephen King, and even today it still delights and surprises me. While it could never be called King's best work, it is certainly one of his most famous and beloved. It is a great read that can be read in a single day and no matter how many times you read it, you are still shocked and surprised by the outcome.
Posted By: Lugg - 01/22/2009 - 7:28 AM EST
A great read, and considering it was hi first novel, a bona- fide spine chiller
Posted By: Val* - 12/27/2008 - 6:07 PM EST
A great first work... I've loved Carrie, I think that, even if this is not his best book, is still amazing...
Posted By: Nick F - 12/27/2008 - 2:05 PM EST
This was the fisrt stephen king book that i read and it is my all time favorite! I think how that this is his fisrt novel, he did an amazing job!
Posted By: AmareS - 11/17/2008 - 4:08 AM EST
Nice book although its not his best book, its certainly a memorable one
Posted By: Sianna - 11/03/2008 - 8:00 PM EST
***spoilers*** OMG amazing book... there's a King special going on at my library and this was the first one I read. Kept me burning the midnight oil. Though the end left a lot to be desired. Wasn't as disturbing as it could've been.
Posted By: Ed Molda - 10/29/2008 - 10:49 PM EST
Fantastic. Is there any more I can express about this book?
Posted By: Angel - 10/18/2008 - 2:09 PM EST
this is ONE of the best that i have read.
Posted By: Nico Pliskin - 10/14/2008 - 5:55 PM EST
i love this book. this was one of the first books where i learned that stories could be as violent as the movies and still have the same affect if not more of one.
Posted By: Ellen - 10/02/2008 - 7:02 PM EST
I am 13 and this is my first Stephen King book. I have just started reading it and im already hooked! Nice job! I will definately be reading more of your books. does anyone have any reccomendations on other good stephen king novels?
Posted By: Nivrag59 - 09/23/2008 - 9:04 PM EST
Bought this book Carrie back in '74 at age 13, been a King constant reader ever since!! Still have it in my collection, and just found out its a first edition. Cool!
Posted By: Anonymous - 09/18/2008 - 12:19 PM EST
I am a big fan I luv ur movies and books and u. At the time I am reading Carrie right now and then i am going to a new book and of course it will be by u. I also just saw Carrie on T.V on a lifetime show and plus i watched Misery where the writer gets into a reck.......but just wanted to let u no bout another fan of urs ....
Posted By: Orligirl - 09/12/2008 - 11:47 AM EST
I love this book. I got it almost a year ago, and have read it 6 times!
Posted By: Melissa - 09/02/2008 - 9:47 PM EST
I loved the novel, it was both frightening and hear-wrenching. Saw the movie on telly when I was twelve - scared the crap out of me! I've tried to watch it through to the end many times since - still can't manage it at the tender age of 36!!!
Posted By: CLARK - 08/15/2008 - 4:39 PM EST
Carrie was down-to-earth but still very entertaining. This is definitely one of S.K. most brilliant novels. Carrie is the sort of book you can't put down; It's the kind of book you stay up an extra hour to read at night. It was not intensely scary like his other works but it didn't get boring even once. I was very disappointed when it was over though. I really wish it could have had another 100 pages. The only thing that could have been better in my opinion is the way that Carrie dies. I like the very ending to the remake of the movie.
Posted By: LYNNSiE - 08/13/2008 - 11:46 AM EST
carrie is AWESOME POSSUM
Posted By: Warren Piece - 08/01/2008 - 6:51 PM EST
Carrie was Stephen King's first published novel and introduced many concepts that would reappear in many of his later works: bullied outcasts, telepathy, abusive parents and religious psychos. The combination makes for a really suspenseful story. I can see why the paperback version of the book made King an overnight success. It is a short, scary novel about things anyone who attended an american high school in the last fifty years can relate to. It is filled with instantly recognizable images that stay with you long after you put down the book. Who could forget Carrie standing in front of the school prom, drenched in blood, tiara and all? Or Margaret White, in her rimless glasses, screaming and howling to the sky in repentance? Carrie also works because King, from the start, introduces clearly who the sympathetic character is, and leads the reader along anxious for the moment of revenge, reminding me of the Count of Monte Cristo. The most interesting part of the book though is the excerpts from various fictitious text books, news articles, and court transcripts King places throughout the novel. I especially liked the one that discussed how Telekinesis is passed as a genetically recessive gene, similar to hemophilia. On the whole, Carrie is a good read but has little re-read value. It is definitely interesting to see how Stephen King became the world's most best-selling author, but Carrie is not the best of King's work.
Posted By: Puddintain - 07/30/2008 - 8:51 PM EST
A splended and down-to-earth novel. Stephen King shocks me with his incredible ability to be able to depict such a horrific event happening to a gender different of his own. This was one of the most entertaining novels that I have ever enjoyed. If Carrie were a real person, she would most likely be a close friend of mine.
Posted By: CannibalsOnCannabis - 07/24/2008 - 7:36 PM EST
Takes many of King's most recognizable elements--small town life, the bitterest aspects of growing up--and drenching them in more blood than is usual. A horror novel that is truly frightening, and also infinitely sad. Succeeds in the genre, succeeds outside of the genre.
Posted By: Rjt65 - 07/24/2008 - 11:25 AM EST
The first book for your collection from the best writer ever!
