A review by perthjinta
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? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I didn’t find it incredibly scary, definitely eerie.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Suicide attempt, and Murder