Does Stephen King Regret Not Writing a Sequel to Carrie?
Stephen King is one of the most successful horror authors of all time, with over 350 million copies of his books sold worldwide. He is best known for his novels "Carrie," "The Shining," and "The Stand."
"Carrie" was King's first published novel, and it was a huge success. The book tells the story of a shy, awkward girl who discovers she has telekinetic powers. She uses her powers to get revenge on her tormentors, but her rage ultimately leads to her destruction.
King has said that he has no regrets about the way he ended "Carrie." He believes that the book's tragic ending is what makes it so powerful. However, he has also said that he has considered writing a sequel to "Carrie."
In a 1983 interview, King said, "I've thought about writing a sequel to 'Carrie,' but I'm not sure if I could do it justice. I think the book ended on such a perfect note that it would be difficult to top it."
King has never written a sequel to "Carrie," but he has written several other books that feature the character. In the novel "The Tommyknockers," Carrie's mother, Margaret White, is a minor character. In the novel "Bag of Bones," Carrie's daughter, Sue Snell, is a major character.
King has also written several short stories that feature Carrie. In the short story "The Night of the Tiger," Carrie returns to her hometown of Chamberlain, Maine, and wreaks havoc on the people who wronged her. In the short story "By the Silver Water of Lake Champlain," Carrie meets a young woman who is also a victim of bullying.
King's fans have been clamoring for a sequel to "Carrie" for years, but it seems unlikely that he will ever write one. He has said that he believes the book's ending is perfect, and he doesn't want to ruin it by writing a sequel that doesn't live up to the original.