I Read Carrie, Its Feminist Retelling & Watched the New Adaptation... Who Did It Best?

t's prom night, Bookish Friends... and things are about to get bloody. 🩸 We're going full Carrie this Halloween! In today's reading vlog, I'm revisiting the world of Stephen King's Carrie for the very first time (yes, somehow I made it this long without reading it!), comparing it with Tiffany D. Jackson's feminist YA retelling, The Weight of Blood, AND watching Mike Flanagan's adaptation. But which Carrie does it best? I'll be sharing my thoughts on King's original novel, giving you a spoiler-free review of The Weight of Blood, and discussing the screen adaptation. Plus, you'll get to come along as I put together my own Carrie-inspired Halloween costume, complete with a rather unconventional interpretation of the iconic prom queen look. Expect telekinetic teenage rage, religious fanaticism, high school cruelty, feminist horror, and a whole lot of blood. 🩸 SPOILER WARNING: This vlog contains spoilers for Stephen King's original Carrie. My discussion of The Weight of Blood and the screen adaptation will remain spoiler-free. So grab your prom dress, avoid the pig's blood, and let's talk Carrie! 📚 BOOKS FEATURED: • Carrie by Stephen King • The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson 💬 QUESTION OF THE DAY: Which version of Carrie is your favorite? And if you've experienced all three, which one do you think does the story justice? Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoy thriller, horror, feminist fiction, and all things delightfully dark! Come hang out with me elsewhere: 📖 Instagram: @readingwryly 🎵 TikTok: @readingwryly 📺 YouTube: @ReadingWryly #Carrie #StephenKing #TheWeightOfBlood #TiffanyDJackson #BookTube #HorrorBooks #ReadingVlog #FeministHorror #BookishHalloween #ReadingWryly