Carrie

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About this book

The story of misfit high-school girl, Carrie White, who gradually discovers that she has telekinetic powers. Repressed by a domineering, ultra-religious mother and tormented by her peers at school, her efforts to fit in lead to a dramatic confrontation during the senior prom. (source) --- Also contained in: - The Shining / 'Salem's Lot / Night Shift / Carrie --- See also: - Selected from Carrie

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4.0/5 · 879638 readers · 245 pages · ≈ 4 h 32 m · Challenging

How long does it take to read Carrie?

About ≈ 4 h 32 m — 245 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mCarrie~4 h 32 m

How many pages is Carrie?

245 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320Carrie245

What genre is Carrie?

It sits on the Classics, Horror, Thriller shelves.

Has Carrie been made into a movie or TV show?

Yes — screen adaptations include Carrie (2013), The Rage: Carrie 2 (1999), Carrie (1977).

Is Carrie in the public domain?

No — it is still under copyright.

Who are the main characters in Carrie?

The main characters include Brucie, Cindi, David, Fern.

Where does Carrie take place?

It is set in Chamberlain, Maine, Appalachia.

Who wrote Carrie?

Stephen King.

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