Carrie
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5.0 • 2 Ratings
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- 65,00 kr
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- 65,00 kr
Publisher Description
Now with a stunning new cover look for the 50th Anniversary comes Stephen King's legendary debut.
Carrie White is no ordinary girl.
Carrie White has the gift of telekinesis.
To be invited to Prom Night by Tommy Ross is a dream come true for Carrie - the first
step towards social acceptance by her high school colleagues.
But events will take a decidedly macabre turn on that horrifying and endless night as she
is forced to exercise her terrible gift on the town that mocks and loathes her . . .
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
The original actress to play Carrie, Sissy Spacek, narrates this audio tie-in to the new film version of King's classic novel. Her Academy Award-nominated performance in the 1976 motion picture made her the iconic image of the author's young heroine whose terrifying telekinetic power is unleashed by the viciousness of ultra-mean teens and the insane demands of her fanatically religious mother. Here, while easily recreating the moods of that odd young girl, whose helpless confusion and despair eventually morph into childish delight in her talent for destruction, Spacek just as successfully takes on the personae of the small town's other disparate residents. King's fiction is constructed of dramatic sequences interspersed with documentary-like accounts of events leading up to Carrie's horrific vengeance. The actress moves smoothly from the magazine, newspaper, and official reports to dramatic scenes. Teenagers (some down-to-earth, some unpleasantly arrogant) teachers, moms, matrons, cops, the town drunk Spacek finds a voice for each of them. And those voices are so dramatically evoked that, if their speech carries a trace of her native Texas drawl in lieu of a Maine accent, no one, including the author, is likely to complain. King reads an introduction in which he describes the book's origin, his concerns about writing his first novel, especially one told from a feminine perspective, and, finally, how it's critical and popular success changed his life.
Customer Reviews
"Carrie" serves as an exceptional example of revenge literature, particularly in an extreme form
Stephen King's "Carrie" is a remarkable work of horror fiction that effectively combines elements of supernatural terror, extreme godliness, and revenge.
From the moment I started reading the first five pages of "Carrie," I knew it was destined to become one of my all-time favorite books. I was entranced by King's masterful storytelling and his ability to evoke a sense of dread and sympathy for the protagonist, Carrie White.
Carrie White, the central character, is a complex individual with a troubled past and a repressed personality. She embodies a deeply introverted and socially awkward demeanor, perpetually alienated and bullied by her peers. King's portrayal of Carrie's personality is both poignant and psychologically intriguing. Her sheltered upbringing and religious fanaticism, fueled by her fanatically devout mother, provide a compelling backdrop for her transformation from a fragile and submissive victim to an unstoppable force.
“Jesus watches from the wall,
But his face is cold as stone,
And if he loves me
As she tells me
Why do I feel so all alone?”
― Stephen King, Carrie
Throughout the story, Carrie discovers her telekinetic powers, which ultimately become the catalyst for her revenge against those who tormented her. These powers, which intensify in response to her emotional distress, serve as a metaphorical representation of the suppressed rage and pain that had built up within her over the years. This fusion of supernatural abilities and emotional turmoil creates a mesmerizing character arc that keeps readers engaged from start to finish.
In my opinion, I think King's "Carrie" serves as an exceptional example of revenge literature, particularly in an extreme form. The theme of bullying and its consequences is central to the story, and King vividly portrays the torment and humiliation Carrie endures at the hands of her classmates. The book effectively captures the psychological impact of prolonged bullying and the desperate desire for retribution that can emerge from such experiences. Carrie's transformation into a vengeful force of nature becomes a cathartic release for readers, allowing them to vicariously experience the satisfaction of seeing the perpetrators face the consequences of their actions.
Furthermore, King adeptly explores the dark side of human nature, revealing the depths to which people can sink when driven by cruelty and indifference. The book serves as a cautionary tale, reminding us of the devastating effects that unchecked bullying can have on individuals and society as a whole, reminding us of the importance of empathy and compassion in our interactions with others. "Carrie" is for sure a must-read for fans of psychological horror and revenge literature alike!
“She did not know if her gift came from the lord of light or of darkness, and now, finally finding that she didn't care which, she wad overcome with almost indescribable relief, as if a huge weight, long carried, had slipped from her shoulders.”
― Stephen King, Carrie