Carry On by Rainbow Rowell Summary
Overview of Carry On
In Rainbow Rowell's #1 New York Times bestseller, a reluctant "Chosen One" navigates magical school alongside his vampire roommate. Born from a fictional series within "Fangirl," this beloved fantasy sparked a trilogy that revitalized vampire romance for an entire generation.
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When Magic Meets Reality: The Chosen One's Dilemma
Simon Snow has never truly belonged anywhere. Bouncing between children's homes during holidays, he lives for his return to Watford School of Magicks-the only place resembling home. As the prophesied "Greatest Mage," Simon possesses immense power that explodes rather than flows naturally. While other students describe their magic as drawing from a well or maintaining a ballet position, Simon's erupts like a natural disaster. His final year brings unexpected challenges: his vampire roommate Baz is mysteriously absent, his girlfriend Agatha seems distant, and the Mage-his mentor and only father figure-wants to send him away "for safety." The burden of being the Chosen One has hollowed Simon's sense of self. When asked about his personal dreams or desires, he has no answer. "I just do what's expected," he admits with resignation. His spartan room contains no personal touches, as if he's afraid to claim anything as his own. This burden extends to those around him-Agatha stays partly because it's expected, secretly believing Simon won't survive his final battle with the Humdrum, a mysterious entity creating expanding "dead spots" where magic vanishes completely. Even the Mage sees Simon primarily as a weapon rather than a boy needing guidance. What makes this magical world so compelling isn't just the spells and creatures, but how deeply human its problems feel. Isn't there something universal about feeling like you're expected to be something you're not quite sure how to become?
When Enemies Become Something More
The Politics of Magic
The Shadow Self: Understanding the Humdrum
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The Price of Power and the Gift of Sacrifice
Finding Home Beyond Destiny
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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