1
by Shirley Jackson
02006
Why you'll love it:
This horror shares a haunting and melancholic tone that will resonate with Carrie fans.
10 Best Books Like Carrie
If you loved Carrie by Stephen King, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
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The best books like Carrie are:
Carrie White, a shy teenager tormented by cruel classmates and her fanatically religious mother, discovers she possesses devastating telekinetic powers. When a vicious prank at her high school prom pushes her over the edge, Carrie unleashes her supernatural abilities in a night of terrifying revenge. Stephen King's debut novel is a chilling exploration of bullying, adolescent rage, and the catastrophic consequences when the powerless suddenly become unstoppable.
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by Stephen King
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Why you'll love it:
Another Stephen King book — if you love their writing style, this is a natural next pick.
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by Stephen King
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Why you'll love it:
Another Stephen King book — if you love their writing style, this is a natural next pick.
4
by William Peter Blatty
01994
Why you'll love it:
This horror shares a deeply unsettling tone that will resonate with Carrie fans.
5
by Mary Shelley
4.52004352 pages
Why you'll love it:
This horror shares a melancholic and contemplative tone that will resonate with Carrie fans.
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by Bram Stoker
4.01897488 pages
Why you'll love it:
This horror shares a gothic and atmospheric tone that will resonate with Carrie fans.
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by David Wong
3.92007362 pages
Why you'll love it:
This horror shares a absurdly irreverent tone that will resonate with Carrie fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Carrie
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Haunting of Hill House | Shirley Jackson | 0 | 2006 | — | Closest match |
| Holly | Stephen King | 0 | — | — | Same author |
| Billy Summers | Stephen King | 0 | — | — | Same author |
| The Exorcist | William Peter Blatty | 0 | 1994 | — | Similar vibes |
| Frankenstein | Mary Shelley | 4.5 | 2004 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| Dracula | Bram Stoker | 4.0 | 1897 | 488 | Similar vibes |
| John Dies at the End | David Wong | 3.9 | 2007 | 362 | Similar vibes |
Authors Who Write Like Stephen King
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Carrie?
The most similar books to Carrie are The Haunting of Hill House, Holly, Billy Summers.
What should I read after Carrie?
After finishing Carrie, readers most commonly pick up The Haunting of Hill House next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Stephen King, such as Billy Summers.
Who writes books like Stephen King?
Authors similar to Stephen King include Gillian Flynn, Shirley Jackson.
What genre is Carrie?
Carrie is a Horror novel by Stephen King, published in 2000.
How long is Carrie?
Carrie is 208 pages long.
About Carrie
In this classic tale of psychic power and human cruelty, a tormented teenage girl reigns terrible vengence down on her enemies at the prom. Reprint.