497 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780450040184
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New English Library (Hodder & Stoughton)
Publication date: 01 July 1982
Description
Danny is only five years old, but he is a 'shiner', aglow with psychic voltage. When his father becomes caretaker of an old hotel, his visions grow out of control. Cut off by blizzards, the hotel seems to develop an evil force, and who are the mys...
Community Reviews Summary of 41,580 reviews
Moods
tense 85%
mysterious 66%
emotional 32%
sad 20%
challenging 16%
adventurous 13%
reflective 6%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 34% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 26% | No: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Violence, Child abuseModerate
Racial slurs
497 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780450040184
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New English Library (Hodder & Stoughton)
Publication date: 01 July 1982
Description
Danny is only five years old, but he is a 'shiner', aglow with psychic voltage. When his father becomes caretaker of an old hotel, his visions grow out of control. Cut off by blizzards, the hotel seems to develop an evil force, and who are the mys...
Community Reviews Summary of 41,580 reviews
Moods
tense 85%
mysterious 66%
emotional 32%
sad 20%
challenging 16%
adventurous 13%
reflective 6%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 34% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 26% | No: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Violence, Child abuseModerate
Racial slurs