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513 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781444781359
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder Paperback
Publication date: 15 August 2013
Description
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 grow out of control.As winter closes in and blizzards cut the...
Community Reviews Summary of 61,731 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: 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
513 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781444781359
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder Paperback
Publication date: 15 August 2013
Description
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 grow out of control.As winter closes in and blizzards cut the...
Community Reviews Summary of 61,731 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: 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