Description

In this gripping psychological thriller, a high school student's simmering rage boils over into a violent act, holding his classmates and a teacher hostage. As the tense standoff unfolds, the protagonist confronts his own demons and the societal pressures that have pushed him to the brink. This early work, penned under the pseudonym Richard Bachman, delves into themes of adolescent frustration, authority, and the devastating consequences of unchecked anger. The narrative masterfully explores the dark undercurrents of a seemingly ordinary school environment, leaving readers to question the true nature of madness and despair.

Available Editions

paperback edition cover

paperback

Signet

Published Sep 6, 1977

211 pages

ISBN: 9780451076458

available

Rage

Richard Bachman

paperback

New English Library

Published Jan 1, 1983

224 pages

ISBN: 9780450053795

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Details

First Published

1977

Language

eng

Translation

From: eng

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Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Rage by Richard Bachman.

Violence
Death/Grief
Suicide/Self-Harm