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683 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743424424
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pocket Books
Publication date: 28 January 1977
Description
The Overlook Hotel is more than just a home-away-from-home for the Torrance family. For Jack, Wendy, and their young son, Danny, it is a place where past horrors come to life. And where those gifted with the shining do battle with the darkest evil...
Community Reviews Summary of 61,329 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: 34% | 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: 13% | 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
683 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743424424
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pocket Books
Publication date: 28 January 1977
Description
The Overlook Hotel is more than just a home-away-from-home for the Torrance family. For Jack, Wendy, and their young son, Danny, it is a place where past horrors come to life. And where those gifted with the shining do battle with the darkest evil...
Community Reviews Summary of 61,329 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: 34% | 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: 13% | 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