Carrie

About the book

Carrie White is a high school outcast living under the rigid control of her fanatically religious mother, Margaret. After a traumatic incident in the girls' locker room triggers a cruel prank by her peers, Carrie discovers she possesses latent telekinetic abilities. She learns to manipulate physical objects with her mind, a power that grows in strength as her social isolation deepens. The narrative culminates at the senior prom, where a final, humiliating act of bullying causes Carrie to lose control, resulting in a violent massacre that levels the town of Chamberlain.

Fans of psychological horror and supernatural thrillers read this book to witness the intersection of adolescent cruelty and paranormal retribution. The story appeals to those interested in the dynamics of social ostracization and the psychological effects of domestic abuse. Readers finish the book with a dark perspective on how systemic bullying and religious extremism can fracture a person’s psyche. It offers a grim look at the consequences of pushing a marginalized individual to their absolute breaking point.

Details

Published

1974

Language

EN