Carrie
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Carrie
A beautiful edition of King's first published work as it approaches the fiftieth anniversary on 5 April, 2024.
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Description
Carrie White is a shy high school girl with a deeply religious, fanatical mother. Ostracised by her peers and relentlessly bullied, Carrie harbours a secret that sets her apart from everyone else — the ability to move objects with her mind. This psychic power, known as telekinesis, becomes both a gift and a curse as Carrie faces daily torment at school.
When Carrie is unexpectedly invited to Prom Night by Tommy Ross, one of the most popular boys in school, she begins to believe that she might finally be accepted. This invitation seems to be a turning point, a chance for Carrie to experience happiness and social acceptance. However, beneath this glimmer of hope lies a sinister plot orchestrated by those who wish her harm.
The night of the prom, which starts as a dream come true, quickly descends into a horrifying nightmare. Betrayed and humiliated on an unimaginable scale, Carrie is pushed to her breaking point, unleashing her telekinetic powers in an act of devastating vengeance that will leave the entire town of Chamberlain, Maine, forever changed.
The new edition of Carrie is not just a reprint but a celebration of Stephen King's groundbreaking debut, which established him as a master of horror and suspense. With a thought-provoking introduction by acclaimed author Margaret Atwood, readers are invited to rediscover this classic tale of power, revenge, and the extreme consequences of bullying.
Join Carrie White on her tragic yet captivating journey — a tale that remains as haunting and relevant today as it was when first published.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781399731294
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 26 March 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hodder & Stoughton
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 144.0mm
Height: 218.0mm
Weight: 363g
Pages: 272
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About the Author
STEPHEN KING is the author of more than seventy books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. His crime thrillers featuring Holly Gibney include Mr Mercedes, winner of the Edgar Award for best novel, and The Outsider, both of which were adapted into successful TV series, as well as Finders Keepers, End of Watch and the title story from If It Bleeds.
Many of his titles are the basis for major motion pictures including IT, Stand By Me (adapted from The Body) and The Shawshank Redemption, which is IMDb's top-rated movie of all time.King is the recipient of The Sunday Times Award for Literary Excellence 2022, the 2020 Audio Publishers Association Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2018 PEN America Literary Service Award, the 2014 National Medal of Arts, and the 2003 National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. He lives in Maine, with his wife, novelist Tabitha King.Also by Stephen King
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