Carrie
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Carrie
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Narrated by:
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Sissy Spacek
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Margaret Atwood
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Written by:
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Stephen King
Summary
"Stephen King’s first novel changed the trajectory of horror fiction forever. Fifty years later, authors say it’s still challenging and guiding the genre." —Esquire
“A master storyteller.” —The Los Angeles Times • “Guaranteed to chill you.” —The New York Times • "Gory and horrifying. . . . You can't put it down." —Chicago Tribune
Unpopular at school and subjected to her mother's religious fanaticism at home, Carrie White does not have it easy. But while she may be picked on by her classmates, she has a gift she's kept secret since she was a little girl: she can move things with her mind. Doors lock. Candles fall. Her ability has been both a power and a problem. And when she finds herself the recipient of a sudden act of kindness, Carrie feels like she's finally been given a chance to be normal. She hopes that the nightmare of her classmates' vicious taunts is over . . . but an unexpected and cruel prank turns her gift into a weapon of horror so destructive that the town may never recover.
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What the critics say
“A master storyteller.” —The Los Angeles Times
“Guaranteed to chill you.” —The New York Times
“Gory and horrifying.... You can't put it down.” —Chicago Tribune
“[The] most wonderfully gruesome man on the planet.” —USA Today
“Stephen King has built a literary genre of putting ordinary people in the most terrifying situations. . . . he’s the author who can always make the improbable so scary you'll feel compelled to check the locks on the front door.” —The Boston Globe
“Shivering, shuddery, macabre evil!” —Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
“Peerless imagination.” —The Observer (London)
“Eerie and haunting—sheer terror!” —Publishers Weekly
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One of my favourites
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Awesome story
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That's it.
That's the plot.
Do not buy this book looking for clever twists, serial revelations, edifying characterization, or page-turner pacing. What makes 'Carrie' worth reading is a demonstration of how a seemingly pedestrian posit can be turned into an engrossing story. The dialogue is typically realistic, the author makes a fantastical scenario feel plausible, and the mind's-eye visceral descriptions are unsurpassed - this is unabashedly King.
Unfortunately, the narration in this recording lets the story down somewhat. Sissy Spacek is a phenomenal actress, but Random House Audio could have cast this project better. Spacek's diction, timbre, cadence, and tone are fine, but her voice-acting is non-existent (every character sounds identical) and her rate of reading is too slow (I found playback at 1.15X was required for the optimal experience). The performance of this audiobook is distinctly average.
Regardless, fans of Mr. King should definitely have this book in their library - despite the relatively weak production value. It's a fine sample of his unique ability to turn a weak plot (on it's surface) into a mesmerizing book. This 7.5/10 star selection would be great for a long drive or a boring night shift. Spend the Credit.
All About The Execution
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Awesome
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Great book.
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