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This review refers to the Unabridged Audio edition(Cassette) of "Carrie" by Stephen King...

Other than her creator, Stephen King, can you think of anyone better suited to get into the head of Carrie White than Carrie herself? Sissy Spacek(who played Carrie in the film) not only does an excellent job in the part of Carrie, during this chilling read, but makes the transition from character to character, to the reading of the various news articles,journals and books relating to the bizarre events that lead to the horrific and tragic ending for a little town in Maine in the 1970's.

Okay, just in case there is someone out there who has not seen the movie or read the novel, Carrie is a tormented high school girl. Tormented by her deranged mother and her classmates. She has grown up, knowing she has a special, but secret and potentially deadly talent. She is telekinetic. All she has to do is see something in her mind, and "flex" her brain and she can move the objects, lock a door, slow a heart beat. She's used this power on occasion, but hasn't really learned it full capabilities. Her peers are notorious for playing pranks on her. Mean and nasty pranks, always leaving Carrie dehumanized, and humiliated. She would always beat a retreat home when pushed to the edge, but on Prom Night, they went too far. When the pranksters go to great lengths to humiliate her in front of the entire class, Carrie's powers seem to take on on a life of their own.She flexes her will with a vengeance. The results are terrifying and the death toll is high.

Long before "Mean Girls" made their film debut Stephen King had the bad girl type nailed in this electrifying novel.The story is cleverly told in narrative from the different witnesses points of views, official statements and testimonies. King makes the characters seem all too real. The story builds on Carrie's emotions, as with each spiteful event, her anger takes her just a little further to the brink, until finally, well you know what they say about a woman scorned..and one with telekinetic powers has the ultimate fury.

Sissy Spacek's read takes Carrie to each level. The fear and humiliation she feels, and eventually her anger. When she cries out to her mother "Mama, Mama", you know what she is feeling. When she tells her mother, she has a "gift" for her, we know again, what's to come.Giving each character their own personality, you will get to know them very well. She did an excellent job with all of the various players. She makes it a most enjoyable and spine tingling listen.

This story has adult situations and langauge and is not suitable for younger listeners.For those that prefer the CD edition, you will find it by entering the ASIN of 0743536983 into the search.


A great addition to your audio book collection. Take "Carrie" on the road with you and enjoy the read....Laurie