A review by rebeccalaur
The Shining by Stephen King

dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was great to read after having watched the film adaptation and really interesting to read the alternative ending. Definitely prefer the book to the film - didn't realise how much is actually cut out in the film. 

One downside for me was some of the language used. Unnecessary details that made me feel a bit uncomfortable. 
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