Hello my sunflowers,
How are you all feeling? Well, I hope?! Today is one of those days where I really appreciate coffee. I currently have a mug in front of me and just the smell is giving me the energy I need to get through the day. I think we all get a little sluggish sometimes, so take this as a reminder to do something that perks you up and make sure you’re taking screen breaks from your work! That’s what I’m doing right now!
Well, not strictly taking a screen break but I am taking a break from work, I’ve been a little guilty recently of working right through and not even taking a proper lunch break. And I need to stop! So here I am taking a moment to write up a review about one of my recent reads, as it’s something I find enjoyable.
If you’re not familiar with the film Carrie or have never seen it, it’s still one of those things that has become part of popular culture. The name instantly brings to mind the image of a wide eyed girl covered in pigs blood at her prom. And if it didn’t before, it probably does now.
I’ve always been someone who likes to read the book before the film, but Carrie is one of the few cases where this didn’t happen. I bought this with some book vouchers I got for my birthday. I really fell in love with the cover and thankfully the content didn’t disappoint.
This wasn’t my first journey into reading Stephen King, having read The Shining and Salem’s Lot previously. I have to say, I really enjoyed Carrie. I really feel that I got better understanding of Carrie and the relationship with her mum and her treatment at school. Early in the book, I really found myself empathizing with her and just wanting to befriend her. As the story progresses we see Carrie building her strength as she becomes more aware and familiar with and of, her powers.
It’s hard to sit here and say she was right to cause so much destruction and death, but I can understand why she ended up doing what she does. Even if it was, dare I say, overdramatic? Overkill? Either way I didn’t finish the book hating her, if anything I liked her. And I think that’s what makes this book, one of Stephen King’s best in my opinion. Of course, looking at his body of work, I have barely even scratched the surface, so who knows?!
I really did enjoy this and devoured it in pretty much one night (I started reading late and got too tired, this time sleep won) so it’s also a good one if you’re looking for a classic horror to get yourself out of a reading slump.
Have you read this? Or is there a better title by Stephen King I should read? Please leave a comment below, I’d love to hear from you.
Stay Spooky!
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