Book Review- Carrie by Stephen King

As a person who absolutely loves reading, I'm always on the lookout for a new book which I haven't read (especially now that exams are over and I actually have time to read). So while in Waterstones the other day (which, by the way, is the best shop ever) I thought, I haven't read a Stephen King novel before, and since the remake of the movie Carrie based on Stephen King's novel, starring Chloë Grace Moretz is coming out in October, I might as well see what all the fuss is about before the movie comes out, and I'm so glad I did.

Carrie is a creepy horror story about a girl called, (surprise surprise) Carrie, who has been bullied and tortured by not only her classmates but her god-fearing mother all her life. Carrie had always been the odd girl in her school, but they have no idea just how different she is, because unbeknownst to them, Carrie has a gift. She is telekinetic, able to move things with her mind. This talent comes into focus when she is distressed by a particularly horrible bout of torment from the girls in her year, and when one girl feels guilty that she participated in making fun of her, she decides to make it up to her by persuading her boyfriend to ask Carrie to the Prom. He agrees, but this action causes the worst day to arrive at their town... I will say no more. If you don't want the entire story ruined for you I suggest you don't watch the movie trailer for the remake, as it unfortunately doesn't leave much to the imagination. 

Anyway I really recommend reading this book, especially if you've been stuck reading really cheesy teen romances (we've all been there, Twilight anyone?). Its not scary so don't worry if you're not a horror story type, but the end is certainly very unnerving... Enjoy!

Yas xx