A review by hcats9
The Shining by Stephen King

dark emotional tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I really really liked this. A dark, honest monster of a book with poignant reflections about the long-lasting impacts of abuse and substance use disorder. I feel like I could keep unfolding this book and discover new ways it explores human psyche and the way love and abuse often come packaged as one. 
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