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497 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781473695498
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton General Division
Publication date: 28 January 1977
Description
Welcome to the Overlook Hotel. You'll never want to leave...Danny is only five years old, but in the words of old Mr Hallorann he is a 'shiner', aglow with psychic voltage. When his father becomes caretaker of the Overlook Hotel, Danny's visions g...
Community Reviews Summary of 61,789 reviews
Moods
tense 86%
mysterious 66%
emotional 33%
sad 20%
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
497 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781473695498
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton General Division
Publication date: 28 January 1977
Description
Welcome to the Overlook Hotel. You'll never want to leave...Danny is only five years old, but in the words of old Mr Hallorann he is a 'shiner', aglow with psychic voltage. When his father becomes caretaker of the Overlook Hotel, Danny's visions g...
Community Reviews Summary of 61,789 reviews
Moods
tense 86%
mysterious 66%
emotional 33%
sad 20%
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