Carrie

Quick answers about Carrie

What is Carrie about?

A shy teenage girl, raised by a zealously religious mother, discovers she has telekinetic powers just as her classmates plan a cruel prank. The story is told partly through news reports and later accounts.

Who should read Carrie?

Read it if you want a short, sharp horror novel about cruelty, isolation and what happens when the bullied fight back. Skip it if you find school bullying or religious abuse hard to read about.

How long and how fast is Carrie?

It is a fast-paced, short read of about 248 pages, first published in 1974.

Does Carrie have content warnings?

Content we flag: Bullying, Abuse, Religious extremism, Violence, Death.

Can I borrow Carrie for free?

Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Carrie; the borrow button above searches it for you.

What should I read after Carrie?

Readers who liked it often move on to Matilda, The Exorcist, Speak.