Rage was first published in 1977, when Stephen King was just 29 years old. At the time, King was still a relatively new author, having published his debut novel, Carrie , just five years prior. Rage was King's second novel, and it was met with moderate success, although it didn't quite match the critical acclaim of his later works.
A shooter reportedly quoted a line similar to one in the book after killing his teacher and classmates. 1997 (West Paducah, KY):
For an author who prides himself on his responsibility to his readers, this was untenable. King realized that his book had become a "how-to" manual, or at the very least, a validation for individuals contemplating heinous acts. In a rare and commendable move, he allowed the book to go out of print.
In a statement regarding the book’s removal, King wrote:
Though the book was a raw portrayal of "unpleasant truths" regarding teenage angst and mental health, it remained relatively obscure until it was linked to a series of tragic real-world events. Business Insider A "Possible Accelerant": The Road to Withdrawal Between 1988 and 1997,
Rage was first published in 1977, when Stephen King was just 29 years old. At the time, King was still a relatively new author, having published his debut novel, Carrie , just five years prior. Rage was King's second novel, and it was met with moderate success, although it didn't quite match the critical acclaim of his later works.
A shooter reportedly quoted a line similar to one in the book after killing his teacher and classmates. 1997 (West Paducah, KY):
For an author who prides himself on his responsibility to his readers, this was untenable. King realized that his book had become a "how-to" manual, or at the very least, a validation for individuals contemplating heinous acts. In a rare and commendable move, he allowed the book to go out of print.
In a statement regarding the book’s removal, King wrote:
Though the book was a raw portrayal of "unpleasant truths" regarding teenage angst and mental health, it remained relatively obscure until it was linked to a series of tragic real-world events. Business Insider A "Possible Accelerant": The Road to Withdrawal Between 1988 and 1997,
