Carrie is Stephen King’s debut novel and a landmark work of modern horror. It tells the story of Carrie White, a quiet and socially isolated teenager who struggles with intense bullying at school and strict religious control at home under her fanatically devout mother.
Unaware at first, Carrie discovers she has telekinetic abilities—the power to move objects with her mind. As her powers grow stronger, so do the emotional pressures around her, pushing her toward a breaking point.
When a cruel prank at her school prom triggers a devastating chain of events, Carrie’s hidden abilities erupt with catastrophic consequences, changing her life and the lives of those around her forever.
The novel explores themes such as bullying, trauma, repression, religious extremism, and revenge. King builds a haunting psychological portrait of a young girl pushed beyond her limits by cruelty and isolation.
Carrie is widely regarded as a classic of horror fiction. It is ideal for readers interested in psychological horror, supernatural themes, and tragic storytelling, offering a powerful and unsettling exploration of human cruelty and emotional breakdown.
