Carrie / Carrie | 
As I contemplate about how to approach a major sort of all the books , I saw this posted , I couldn‘t resist to see if there were copies left at Blackwell‘s , now it‘s mine ! Ba ha ha !
I seriously slacked off on my Stephen King reading plan, so I‘m starting back at the beginning.
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50 years old. Wow. 😳
Managed to bag this beauty and it was the last copy in Waterstone's Liverpool ❤️
I cannot wait for the rest of the 50th anniversary ones to come out.
I love Stephen King- and my late 80‘s reading were full of King, Koontz and Saul. Margaret Atwood (also a favorite) wrote the intro to the 50th anniversary edition- and the Times shares it- It is filled with nuances and information that only make me love Stephen King even more.
50th anniversary edition has arrived. 50!!!!
I was 6 and didn‘t read then, think I was probably 11 before I nicked it off my brother‘s shelf.
pickIt was interesting reading this one again. I think the story‘s structure is very messy — switching between different POVs and news clippings, book excerpts, and court transcripts — but the characters are some of King‘s best, and this ends up remaining one of his most emotional and angry books.
Stephen King walked around Bangors cemetery and often got his names for some of his characters from the tombstones he would walk by. This grave was where he got the name for his famous work, “Carrie.” I got a picture of it when we went up to Maine recently and it‘s perfect for todays #scarathlon prompt!
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For todays #scarathlon photo challenge: Blood
I‘ve never actually read this, but it‘s on my list for this month. I still remember that iconic scene of pigs blood 🩸 #blackcatcrew
pickFlew through this one. I grabbed it off a shelf at a used book store I discovered recently and am very happy with my choice. #booksixof2023
pickI can‘t seem to download my photo. I listened to the audiobook and Sissy Spacek does a great job at narrating. I really enjoyed the introduction by Stephen King and the book itself. It wasn‘t frightening, I just found it so sad.
pickBook 107🎧 3.5⭐️
One of Kings MOST iconic books IMO. Although I think the movies give Carrie a bit more spice, whereas the book had her very passive even after the blood event🩸🩸
pickAudiobook pick:
I enjoyed this classic horror novel. It is interesting to compare earlier SK writing to his current novels. I actually have preferred his newer works in writing style, which has notably evolved over time.
pickFirst time reading this, I never realized the book was a little different from the movie. I did like it but I have to wonder if the movie wasn't a thing would have liked it, I guess I'll never know 🤔
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I love this cover. ❤️ I found this copy at a thrift store in my town & just had to have it.
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pickThe ultimate “town misfit gets revenge” story, King‘s first published novel came out with a bang. I first read this as a teenager and viewed Carrie as a tragic anti-hero - almost rooting for her revenge. As an adult, I found this to be a more emotional read about the far-reaching impact of our worst teenage impulses, and what could have happened for Carrie had one adult stepped in. In the end, Carrie is a cautionary tale still relevant today. 4⭐️
pickI have enjoyed immersing myself more in Spanish by revisiting stories that I am familiar with. I plan to continue to do this (monthly) and maybe branch out to other books I feel I could quickly grasp. Yesterday, I drove 2 hours for the kiosk in the hotel not to work and for them not to give me a room (without my husband physically present), and instead of purchasing my own - which I could have, I ended up driving back. Anyway, #DoubleSpin Down!
Started my #DoubleSpin book while I indulged in some #AudioSelfCare
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Stephen King Challenge is off to a good start with January's pick of Carrie. I've apparently owned my copy since 2011. Although I haven't read it like It or Dreamcatcher which I've had to replace more than once, it's still a good book every time
I found this copy of Carrie for $2 while travelling. I‘d not read it before so the timing was perfect for a small village AirBnB read. I love the cover of this one.
It‘s much more fulfilling and multi-dimensional than the movie(s). Not my favourite of his work, I think he got a lot better but it‘s the perfect size for what it is, the story & characters & torment of Carrie developed well. I thought the closing line was stupid and unnecessary.
Started our movie marathon with some classic Stephen King. The book of Christine is so much creepier than the film. 15pts for spooky films plus an extra 15pts as all based on books. #Scarathlon #TeamSlaughter @Clwojick
Lunch break and a movie. This is one of my favorites. It‘s also one of my favorite King books.
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so-soThe story is told in a very interesting way. It pops back and forth between characters experiencing the story in real time and news, academic, and court reports after the prom. I did not appreciate the vulgar parts, so I skimmed through those. But it‘s definitely a classic, scary high school tale of a telekinetic girl, poorly treated by her mother and classmates, who gets her revenge not just on her classmates that abused her but the entire town.
pickI'm starting to know his work enough to see potential connections. Like maybe this is the car from Christine? Cool.
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Jotting down some spooky movies I hope to watch next month! Scream is our official team movie (yay!) and I have more classics but hope to watch some new stuff as well.
Any Netflix or other streaming suggestions? My last binges were You and All of Us Are Dead, and I also enjoyed the new Predator movie, Prey. 😊
pickAs problematic as Carrie is by today's standards, it's still an amazing read, and representative of the best in Stephen King foreshadowing, which he employs to great effect throughout. The first time I read this, I was in middle school and had no knowledge of what would happen. On that read, the foreshadowing served to heighten my anticipation. This time around, knowing how it would all end, the foreshadowing only evoked a sense of sadness. 5/5
pickAnother fantastic read by Stephen king , every iv spoken to said this book scared them but for me I found it incredibly sad every page I just wanted to protect carrie . Also a nice quick easy read so a good book as an introduction into King's work 🥰
Book- Carrie by Stephen King
Author - Truman Capote
TV - Cheers
Band - Causa Sui
Song - Cassidy - Grateful Dead
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Carrie by Stephen King
He‘s one of my favorite horror authors. I can‘t hype this version I own of the book enough. It was published even before I was born!!! It‘s the definition of a treasure for me! I LOVE it and it‘s screaming for a re-read.
Have you read it?
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1. I don‘t read much horror.
2. 👮🕵️♂️🌂💼🩸🗡🗝🖊🚨⚰️🧐
3. I like mysteries because, while there are usually recognizable characters and tropes, the story can still go in many different directions and take place nearly anywhere.
4. If it‘s a true impulse read, interesting cover art would be more intriguing.
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I decided to finish my collection of the brown Stephen King covers. Carrie was my last hold out.
I found it Used on GoodWillBooks Dot Com … and while I was there I bought the other two.
Love Stephen King! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
pickMy first #ReadKing book is complete! This is a reread for me and a very low pick. Probably just above the "meh" stage. I've always liked this story and it's a quick read but there are just So. Many. Words! That's King for you though ?♀️
The colours in this edition just go great with this picture and the fire/water contrast are perfect!
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Had to book a couple extra vacation days already to try and get bub on the mend so while he sleeps I'm having a treat of some hot chocolate from @StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego and candy cane sticks from @ReadingRachael and getting a start on my first #ReadKing book of the year 😊
I've officially made it official so now I have to do it! 🤣
I've been wanting to do this for years and got in the LosersClub when it started but I can't stick to monthly reads and only made it to The Shining. So I'm at it again and making it a real challenge! Every book in the King catalog, either by pub date or in any specific order. I start Jan 1 and go until I'm done! My reward for reading a book? Buying the next one! #ReadKing
Super excited!! I've decided that 2022 (maybe a bit earlier if I get antsy) is going to start #KingReads I want to go through all his books in order and buy as I go so by the time they are all read I will have a complete collection 😍 I have no plans to go with certain editions but this Halloween edition of Carrie is just....😍😍😍
I have tried the #LosersClub but my rogue reading doesn't allow for scheduling 🤣
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so-soFeels like it took me forever to get through Carrie even though it‘s such a short book. Honestly, I went into it without knowing anything about it (I‘ve never seen the movies) and I wasn‘t sure what to expect. This is only the 3rd King book I‘ve read so far and I‘m anxious to keep diving into his writing.
