A review by corpseparty
The Shining by Stephen King

adventurous dark tense slow-paced

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

4.5

Lots of hidden lore to the Overlook hotel, I loved reading this. Very slow paced though. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Addiction, Alcoholism, Blood, Car accident, and Domestic abuse