Carrie

Gostei do livro no geral.

O que realmente me marcou foi a parte que fala mais da infância da Carrie com a mãe. A forma como o autor construiu essa relação mostrou como a personagem foi moldada por esse ambiente abusivo.

Prefiro o filme de 2013. Gosto muito da atriz e acho que a adaptação cinematográfica deixou o romance entre Carrie e Tommy mais desenvolvido - no filme eles se beijam e parece mais romântico, o que me fez torcer mais por eles.

As partes dos depoimentos e documentos foram meio chatas e quebravam o ritmo da narrativa.

Por incrível que pareça, achei o relacionamento da Chris com o Billy interessante. Eles poderiam ter sido apenas vilões insuportáveis, mas a cena dela perguntando se ele a levaria para a Califórnia deu uma camada mais humana ao casal.

B-, enjoyable but flawed because of the author

Stephen King’s Carrie (1974), his debut novel, is a chilling blend of horror, psychological drama, and coming-of-age tragedy. The story follows Carrie White, a shy, bullied high school girl with a fanatically religious mother and a secret: telekinetic powers. When a cruel prank at her prom pushes her to the breaking point, Carrie unleashes her abilities in a catastrophic, unforgettable climax.Strengths:Character Depth: King excels at making Carrie both sympathetic and terrifying. Her isolation, fueled by peer cruelty and her mother’s abusive zealotry, is painfully relatable, grounding the supernatural elements in raw human emotion.Pacing and Structure: The novel’s mix of narrative, epistolary elements (news clippings, interviews), and shifting perspectives keeps the tension high and foreshadows the inevitable disaster without feeling gimmicky.Cultural Impact: Carrie tackles timeless themes—bullying, religious extremism, and the struggle for acceptance—making it a foundational work in modern horror. Its influence is undeniable, spawning multiple adaptations.Weaknesses:Dated Elements: Some aspects, like the 1970s high school dynamics and slang, feel a bit stale today. Certain character archetypes (e.g., the “mean girls”) can come off as simplistic.Horror Restraint: While the climactic prom scene is iconic, the horror builds slowly, and some readers might find the supernatural payoff less visceral compared to King’s later works.Length and Focus: At times, the epistolary interludes disrupt the flow, and the story’s lean 200-page length leaves some secondary characters underdeveloped.Your Rating (3.75/5): Your score suggests you enjoyed Carrie but found it imperfect, which aligns with its strengths and flaws. The novel’s emotional core and gripping finale likely resonated, but its dated feel or uneven pacing might’ve kept it from a higher rating. If you lean toward character-driven horror, Carrie delivers; if you prefer relentless scares, it might fall short.