The kids at school havent ever been nice to carrie. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 1090 pages and is available in paperback format. Yes, this is a debut novel and king is still finding his way through his talent, but the rawness and naivetes is what makes this one of kings most popular and enduring novels that bounds the reader. It is an american epistolary novel and also it was a first published novel by the king. It revolves around the eponymous carrie white, an unpopular friendless misfit and bullied high school girl who uses her newly discovered telekinetic powers to exact revenge on those who torment her. Top 11 best stephen king books everyone should read in 2020. Carrie by stephen king 1990, hardcover for sale online. This is defiantly a classic stephen king book and nothing compares.
Link to the book embed a mini book reader 1 page 2 pages open to this page. Since then, he has written more than 70 novels, nonfiction books and story collections. Stephen kings novel carrie, his first published book, appearing in 1975, propelled him into. Stephen king bluntly tells us, carrie white was telekinetic 1. Parents need to know that stephen king s carrie is a classic novel of the supernatural, about a troubled teen with telekinetic powers who takes revenge on those whove bullied her. Carrie is an epistolary horror novel by american author stephen king. Apr 05, 1974 carrie, stephen king carrie is a novel by american author stephen king. A memoir of the craft and his introduction to carrie. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 253 pages and is available in paperback format. The novel struck a sympathetic chord with teens and adults who knew what it. Carrie by stephen king may 16, 2019 may 16, 2019 janel keeper of pages my king of the month for april was carrie, i went right back to. It was his first published novel, released on april 5, 1974, with a first printrun of 30,000 copies. Why is part three significantly shorter than the rest. Carrie is also the granddaughter of john and judith brigham, the stepgranddaughter of harold allison and.
It was his first published novel, released on april 5, 1974. Carrie is an american epistolary horror novel and author stephen king s first published novel, released in 1974. Pdf it book by stephen king free download 1090 pages. Stephen king is a mastermind at story telling and i wanted to experience his first book that he got published. Carrie, stephen king carrie is a novel by american author stephen king. Hey, in her defense, that cant be any worse than yet another sloppy joe day in the school cafeteria, can it. Thats because the story of carrie, her extraordinary telekinetic powers, and her violent rampage of. Carrie, the book, has often been criticised by a lot of readers as being very raw and only showing the tip of the ice berg towards kings talent. Set in the thenfuture year of 1979, it revolves around the eponymous carrietta n.
The novel struck a sympathetic chord with teens and adults who knew what it was like to be an outsider. The story of misfit highschool girl, carrie white, who gradually discovers that she has telekinetic powers. Penguin classics deluxe edition by william golding. An exciting reissue of stephen king s debut novel about an outcast teenager with a frightening power which put him on the map and set him on his journey as a household name. The first edition of the novel was published in april 5th 1974, and was written by stephen king. A modern classic, carrie introduced a distinctive new voice in american. A modern classic, carrie introduced a distinctive new voice in american fiction stephen king. He has published 61 novels, including seven under the pen name richard bachman, and six nonfiction books. Oct, 2011 stephen king s legendary debut, about a teenage outcast and the revenge she enacts on her classmates, is a classic.
Although carrie first captured americas attention with its shocking. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of carrie by stephen king. Yet there had been all these years, all these years of lets shortsheet carries bed at. Why does carrie feel that she has to kill her mother. Set primarily in the future year of 1979, it revolves around the eponymous carrie white, an unpopular friendless misfit and bullied highschool girl from an abusive religious household who uses her newly discovered. The main characters of this horror, fiction story are dick halloran, pennywise the dancing clown.
How stephen kings wife saved carrie and launched his career. The story of misunderstood high school girl carrie white, her extraordinary telekinetic powers, and her violent rampage of revenge, remains one of the most barrierbreaking and shocking novels of all time. In grammar school, someone scratched on a desk, carrie white eats s 1. Carrie is an american epistolary horror novel and author stephen kings first published novel, released in 1974. The carrie was the main character and she is a 16 years old girl from chamberlain, maine. Stephen edwin king born september 21, 1947 is an american author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, and fantasy novels. Stephen kings legendary debut novel, about a teenage outcast and the revenge she enacts on her classmates. A reprint of carrie, the book that jumpstarted stephen king s writing career, has been released in stores on tuesday. It was his first published novel, released on april 5, 1974, with a first printrun of 30,000. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. Parents need to know that stephen kings carrie is a classic novel of the supernatural, about a troubled teen with telekinetic powers who takes revenge on those whove bullied her. Apr 17, 2019 stephen king is a mastermind at story telling and i wanted to experience his first book that he got published. Stephen kings novel carrie, his first published book, appearing in 1975.
Stephen king word count 112263 274,672 bag of bones 203,3 black house 252,270 blockade billy 15,917 carrie 60,718 cell 121,931 christine 193,602 cujo 121,150 cycle of the werewolf 15,955 desperation 195,011 doctor sleep. Since the publication of carrie in 1974, neither misfit carrie white nor her catastrophic high school prom has been forgotten. The bookbuying public was more enthusiasticcarrie was a hit. Thats because the story of carrie, her extraordinary telekinetic powers, and her violent rampage of revenge introduced a fresh and distinctive new voice in american fiction stephen king. This shorter novel gives you a glimpse in to the darker imagination of king, the horror and the brilliant storytelling. Describes the average worn book or dust jacket that has all the pages present. Stephen kings legendary debut, about a teenage outcast and the revenge she enacts on her classmates, is a classic. Who are they, and what are their positive qualities.
The classic novel deals with the girl having the telepathic power and a revenge of her sadist classmate. White, best known as carrie white is the titular main protagonist from stephen king s first horror novel, carrie published in 1974. This piece is taken from stephen kings book on writing. Carrie stephen king 1974 doubleday hardcover book with dust jacket book club ed. Over 30,000 copies are sold out for the first print. My king of the month for april was carrie, i went right back to the beginning, and read his debut novel. Carrie white is humiliated when she gets her first period in a high school shower, and the other girls throw tampons at her. Apr 11, 2015 stephen king word count 112263 274,672 bag of bones 203,3 black house 252,270 blockade billy 15,917 carrie 60,718 cell 121,931 christine 193,602 cujo 121,150 cycle of the werewolf 15,955 desperation 195,011 doctor sleep. She is allegedly the only daughter of margaret and ralph white, even though it hints that ralph may have had other children with different women. Pdf carrie book by stephen king free download 253 pages. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, and many have been adapted into films, television series, miniseries, and comic books.
Carrie is an american epistolary novel and author stephen king s first published novel, released on april 5th, 1974, with an approximate first print run of 30,000 copies. Carrie by stephen king book pdf online reading free e. Although carrie first captured americas attention with its shocking climax, it. Carrie is the novel which set him on the road to the number one bestselling author king is today. White a misfit and bullied high school girl who uses her newly discovered telekinetic powers. The story of misunderstood high school girl carrie white, her extraordinary telekinetic powers, and her violent rampage of revenge, remains one of the. The main characters of this fiction, fantasy story are carrie white, margaret white. Im a massive fan of stephen king,pretty much read all his books,am in the process of.
An exciting reissue of stephen kings debut novel about an outcast teenager with a frightening power which put him on the map and set him on his journey as a household name. Stephen king s legendary debut novel, about a teenage outcast and the revenge she enacts on her classmates. Since the publication of carrie in 1974, neither misfit carrie white nor her catastrophic high school prom has been. Stephen edwin king, born in 1947, published his first novel, carrie, in 1974. Carrie by stephen king, 9780307743664, available at book depository with free. Carrie by stephen king meet your next favorite book. Carrie by stephen king was published on 5th april 1974, by the publisher doubleday in english. Stephen king books download free books online 8freebooks. Carrie by stephen king may 16, 2019 may 16, 2019 janel keeper of pages my king of the month for april was carrie, i went right back to the beginning, and read his debut novel. Carrie is a book of 199 pages with isbn 9780385086950.
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