Reviews

The Shining by Stephen King

Only show reviews with written explanations

agarcelon's review against another edition

Go to review page

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

heeresjenny92's review against another edition

Go to review page

dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

3.0

happycrafter207's review against another edition

Go to review page

4.0

I have seen this movie but it has been years. The book is different than the movie (not better or worse just plain different). I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would and plan to read sleep doctor. I didnt think of this book as a horror story and not sure why people stated they were scared while reading it but its spooky. If you have not read this classic novel I suggest picking it up right now.

kanderoo's review against another edition

Go to review page

dark emotional mysterious medium-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

ayitskaty's review against another edition

Go to review page

5.0

The book and the movie are both wonderful, but each in their own different way. I enjoyed this book very much and was surprised when it didn't end like I'd expected, as I'd seen the movie three times (to be honest, the book's ending was more badass). The writing was so good that I felt as if I was the one going insane. Amazing 10/10