The Shining by Stephen King

450 pages first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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Before Doctor Sleep, there was The Shining, a classic of modern American horror from the undisputed master, Stephen King. Jack Torrance's new job at the Overlook Hotel is the perfect chance for a fresh start. As the off-season caretaker at the at...

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Community Reviews

4.2
based on 80,451 reviews

Moods

dark: 96%

tense: 87%

mysterious: 66%

emotional: 34%

sad: 21%

challenging: 17%

adventurous: 14%

reflective: 7%

funny: 1%

hopeful: 1%


Pace

12% of readers chose fast
61% of readers chose medium
26% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

12% of readers chose Plot
52% of readers chose A mix
34% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

60% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

27% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

29% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
53% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

87% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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