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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
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