A review by caitiebarton
The Shining by Stephen King

dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

It’s been awhile since a book had me glued to my chair in the coffee shop till school pick-up time because I didn’t want to put it down. I found this more arresting because I’m a the Shining newb having never seen the movie either, so I was totally invested in finding out what would happen.
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