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A review by assulae
The Shining by Stephen King
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Death, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement, Cursing, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury