Carrie

Stephen King presents the story of Carrie White, a high school student who gradually discovers she possesses telekinetic powers. She lives under the strict control of her domineering, ultra-religious mother while facing relentless torment from her peers at school. Her desperate efforts to fit in culminate in a dramatic confrontation during her senior prom. The narrative begins with a report of a stone rain on Carlin Street, setting a tone of supernatural intrusion into ordinary life. This edition is published by Hodder & Stoughton and contains 254 pages. It falls under the subjects of horror and supernatural fiction, drawing on gothic traditions of repressed power and religious guilt. King qualifies as a master of the genre through his ability to blend everyday teenage anxieties with terrifying paranormal events. The book suits readers who enjoy psychological horror and stories about social isolation. It may not appeal to those seeking light romance or non-fiction accounts of high school life. The text is organized around Carrie’s internal struggle and her external conflicts. The opening line references a mysterious event, grounding the supernatural elements in reported reality. Readers will find a tight narrative that focuses on the consequences of bullying and religious extremism. The story remains a staple of American horror literature, offering a chilling look at how isolation can lead to violence.