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505 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743437493
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: POCKET BOOKS
Publication date: 01 October 2002
Description
"You're the caretaker, sir. You've always been the caretaker. I should know, sir. I've always been here...." - Delbert Grady of the Overlook Hotel First published in 1977, THE SHINING quickly became a benchmark in the literary career of Stephen K...
Community Reviews Summary of 62,060 reviews
Moods
tense 86%
mysterious 66%
emotional 33%
sad 21%
challenging 17%
adventurous 14%
reflective 6%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 35% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 26% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Violence, Child abuseModerate
Racial slurs
505 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743437493
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: POCKET BOOKS
Publication date: 01 October 2002
Description
"You're the caretaker, sir. You've always been the caretaker. I should know, sir. I've always been here...." - Delbert Grady of the Overlook Hotel First published in 1977, THE SHINING quickly became a benchmark in the literary career of Stephen K...
Community Reviews Summary of 62,060 reviews
Moods
tense 86%
mysterious 66%
emotional 33%
sad 21%
challenging 17%
adventurous 14%
reflective 6%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 35% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 26% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Violence, Child abuseModerate
Racial slurs