Synopsis

Charlie has had enough of the teachers and principal and decides to take charge of things with a gun.

History

First publication: Signet, September 1977

Written under the pseudonym Richard Bachman. Rage is famous for King having refused to allow this to be reprinted due to fears that it may cause copycat crimes.

Review

If there is one book I would say to avoid if you have any triggers it would be this one. Very intense and nothing sacred. So be forewarned before reading this—it is not for anyone sensitive. That said it is a very thoughtful book, calling up all the real horrors of being a teenager and how awful people can be to one another. This is the dirty underside of life that we don’t want to admit exists. It’ll make you think. Recommended if you can find a copy.