The Shining

Jack Torrance's new job at the Overlook Hotel is the perfect chance for a fresh start. As the off-season caretaker at the atmospheric old hotel, he'll have plenty of time to spend reconnecting with his family and working on his writing. But as the harsh winter weather sets in, the idyllic location feels ever more remote...and more sinister. And the only one to notice the strange and terrible forces gathering around the Overlook is Danny Torrance, a uniquely gifted five-year-old.

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Published Aug 27, 2013

688 pages

Average rating: 8.26

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Readers say *The Shining* is a haunting, slow-burn psychological thriller with a unique, eerie hotel setting and memorable characters, especially the ...

CryMar
Dec 05, 2024
10/10 stars
Another great SK story. Felt for the dad though battling his demons But the story was well written and detail made for a very good visual.
BoostedBiDemon
May 24, 2023
10/10 stars
An obvious must read if you enjoy horror.
Jonathan Willis
Jan 13, 2026
10/10 stars
Dang this was such a good book! The way Jack was slowly corrupted was so eerie. Danny is such a good character and seeing the way the shining works is really cool and Wendy is a badass! The premise is so interesting, love the thought of evil buildings.
LitterBug
Dec 01, 2025
8/10 stars
I was surprised by how much I like this. Jack is a really interesting character here.
Gwendola
Nov 30, 2025
10/10 stars
The book and movie can not be compared. I loved the book and got chills. I will also always love the movie but the book is fantastic read alone in the dark with a little light.

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