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4.21 AVERAGE
4.21 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Wow. I’m not even entirely sure where to begin with this one except to say that I think I need to read more Stephen King novels! As someone who’s scared of literally anything in a movie, reading horror was a totally different experience and I really enjoyed it.
King creates such a vivid and unsettling atmosphere, making the vast, empty Overlook hotel feel claustrophobic with ghosts and past horrors. I loved the story of Jack’s descent into madness and how well King made it feel like I was also going crazy reading this. The use of varied, unreliable narration and asides and the general air of ambiguity made it hard to read, but also punctuated the madness of the hotel and the Torrance family. I loved how psychological it all was and am very excited to discuss this one with the Swiftie Stories book club!!
King creates such a vivid and unsettling atmosphere, making the vast, empty Overlook hotel feel claustrophobic with ghosts and past horrors. I loved the story of Jack’s descent into madness and how well King made it feel like I was also going crazy reading this. The use of varied, unreliable narration and asides and the general air of ambiguity made it hard to read, but also punctuated the madness of the hotel and the Torrance family. I loved how psychological it all was and am very excited to discuss this one with the Swiftie Stories book club!!
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
so so good. I literally spent $15 to add more spotify audiobook hours so I could finish this book
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Loved this book, I think it's time I read it again and do a proper review.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Actually lelarning that I am not a fan of Stephen King, but he can write well, just not a style or genre I enjoy.
This 5-year-old seems to understand the world like a 40-year-old. Creepy story of ghosts, abusive/alcoholic father and being able to see visions which just never drew me in.
This 5-year-old seems to understand the world like a 40-year-old. Creepy story of ghosts, abusive/alcoholic father and being able to see visions which just never drew me in.
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism