A review by snap7037
The Shining by Stephen King

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I was very impressed by this book by Stephen King. Of course I'd seen the movie and have read plenty of other Stephen King books, but this being one of his earliest works, you can really see the effort he puts into the story, the characters, and the setting. Comparing this to one of his more recent works, it's very easy to see the change in his writing style, and I prefer the early King. It's also interesting that you can see inklings and ideas for IT and The Dark Tower in this prose if you look close enough.
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