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A review by arihana
The Shining by Stephen King
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
4.5
Graphic: Death of parent, Violence, Blood, Racism, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Toxic relationship, Body horror, Child abuse, Dysphoria, Fire/Fire injury, Mental illness, Misogyny, Murder, Racial slurs, Alcoholism, Death, Emotional abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts