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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Readers say *The Shining* is a haunting, slow-burn psychological thriller set in an eerie hotel, with memorable characters like the Torrance family. M...
This is my first time reading a Stephen King book - I can honestly say that I probably never would have read any of his work on my own, but I have to give thanks to my book club for picking this one because holy cow, what an amazing storyteller I would have been missing out on.
Will add more book-related thoughts later but yeah, great stuff here.
Will add more book-related thoughts later but yeah, great stuff here.
This book was a reread for me, but it was so soooo good! SK is just such a talented writer and being along for the ride as Jack slips into madness and the ghosts of the hotel torment the family.
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.
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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