Rage is a quietly creepy tale of a high-school student going insane. In one heated afternoon, he kills his teacher, holds the class hostage, and proceeds to delve into the beginnings of his psychosis. Rage shows how easily King can capture a moment in time, an unforgettable moment. His evocation of a slowly draining mind is as effective here as it was in Pet Sematary.
Incidently, Rage is the only novel that King admits he wishes he never wrote. Several similar incidents have occured across the United States, and Rage has been mentioned in connection with them. Considering how sympathetic King is to his protagonist, it's easy to see how disillusioned teens could come to identify with its themes. -- Stone Junction |
