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charleslim's review against another edition
5.0
I loved how this book steadily put me on the edge of my seat as Jack Torrance’s psychological state slowly deteriorated. The glimpses of the characters' inner voices added to the creepiness of the story. King did what he does best: he made the readers care about these characters—at least, I did. And the ending? Explosive, literally. What a masterpiece!
jloganr's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
hellococo927'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
2.25
While I acknowledge The Shining's reputation as a horror classic, the experience fell flat for me. The plot itself is decent, with the potential for a chilling family-in-peril scenario. However, the excessive exposition throughout the book bogged down the pacing significantly. I found myself frequently distracted and struggling to maintain momentum.
Going in fresh, without prior knowledge of the story, I believe the slow build could have been more effective. Unfortunately, the sheer volume of detail and background information often overshadowed the actual suspense, making it a slog to get through. While I can appreciate the attempt at character development, it often felt unnecessary and detracted from the central narrative.
Overall, while the core story holds promise, the overwhelming amount of exposition ultimately hindered my enjoyment of this classic.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Alcohol, Cursing, Misogyny, Racial slurs, and Violence
jack2255's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
honeybee14's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.25
Great start and end. But the middle was so slow. I almost gave up. The buildup to Jack insanity is too slow and sudden. The book could be much shorter and concise. Feels bad giving this a 3 ⭐️ concept is amazing not a fan of the execution.
remia1996's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
just_karina's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5