I can't remember exactly when I first read "Carrie", but it had to be around 1986-ish. This was the year that "It" was first published and the year that I became one of King's "Constant Readers".  I basically devoured his back catalog of books at that time.

"Carrie" is Stephen King's first published work dating back to 1974. So, how does this 47 year old book hold up? Quite well, actually. It's a quick read compared to many of King's other works, clocking in at 199 pages and, while most people know the story, for me, it was interesting to reread it and see the progression of his writing style. For example, the character development, which King is a master at, is a bit lacking. In my opinion, the story feels rushed; the elegant attention to detail that will become the cornerstone of many a Stephen King novel is only hinted at. However, it is still a very good story.