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Mentioned in 59 episodes
Carrie
Book • 1974
Set in Chamberlain, Maine, 'Carrie' by Stephen King tells the story of Carietta 'Carrie' White, a 16-year-old girl who is ridiculed and bullied by her peers and abused by her ultra-religious mother, Margaret.
Carrie discovers she has telekinetic powers after a humiliating incident in the school locker room where she gets her first period.
The story unfolds through multiple narratives, including newspaper reports, court transcripts, and personal memoirs, detailing Carrie's transformation from a shy and isolated girl to a force of vengeance.
After being humiliated at the school prom, Carrie unleashes her powers, causing widespread destruction and death in the town.
The novel explores themes of ostracism, bullying, and the psychological trauma experienced by its characters.
Carrie discovers she has telekinetic powers after a humiliating incident in the school locker room where she gets her first period.
The story unfolds through multiple narratives, including newspaper reports, court transcripts, and personal memoirs, detailing Carrie's transformation from a shy and isolated girl to a force of vengeance.
After being humiliated at the school prom, Carrie unleashes her powers, causing widespread destruction and death in the town.
The novel explores themes of ostracism, bullying, and the psychological trauma experienced by its characters.
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Mentioned in 59 episodes
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as another early classic of King's that he nearly discarded during a troubled period.


Joe Rogan

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as a cultural icon, whose draft for his book was thrown in the trash after being rejected 30 times.


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when discussing Stephen King's debut novel and its role in launching his career.


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discussing Stephen King's bibliography and prolific output.


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as an example of a manuscript repeatedly rejected before becoming a cultural classic.


Jemma Sbeg

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when discussing Stephen King's early career and use of pseudonyms.


Bill Simmons

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when noting Stephen King's humble writing environment when creating the book.


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