...I finally read Carrie. I don't know how it is that I'd never gotten to it before. It was fun to read such an early work by Mr. King, when that talent is still raw, but really showing the potential. I've always been partial to the novels that he wrote in the early part of his career, as he was just so consistently good.
As much as I enjoyed this novel, it really made me appreciate the DePalma adaptation, especially concerning the ending. King's prom scene is well done, but I found the denouement to be a bit bland, whereas DePalma's film saves what I believe are its most effective moments for what happens after.
Now that this is done, I can get back to finishing Joyland. I had to stop in the middle due to my digital loan expiring...
As much as I enjoyed this novel, it really made me appreciate the DePalma adaptation, especially concerning the ending. King's prom scene is well done, but I found the denouement to be a bit bland, whereas DePalma's film saves what I believe are its most effective moments for what happens after.
Now that this is done, I can get back to finishing Joyland. I had to stop in the middle due to my digital loan expiring...