Reviews

The Shining by Stephen King

networklvrs's review against another edition

3.0

this book took me a while to read but it was INSANE

karlswhy's review against another edition

dark tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

longchamps's review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

sheltiemum's review against another edition

dark tense

4.0

lady_witherbloom's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

2.5

tomgenue's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

wynplus1's review against another edition

dark tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

MUCH better than the movie 

hakimbriki's review against another edition

4.0

The chilling atmosphere of Stephen King's the Shining is something a horror fan must experience at least once in his life. The book is about the bleak foray into tormented psyche of Jack Torrence, an aspiring writer who is hired as a caretaker at the legendary Overlook Hotel. His slow but terrifying descent into dementia is wonderfully crafted by King, who also manages to make Danny Torrence a wonderful character.
The Shining is an instant classic, as they say, and a great introduction to the Universe of Stephen King.

gemronnoco's review against another edition

dark tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Child abuse, and Domestic abuse

svstark's review against another edition

dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75