A review by kdefran117
The Shining by Stephen King

dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Takes a while to get into it, but once you do, you won’t want to stop reading. Some characters are very well written. Others are very stereotypical. The hotel’s character doesn’t really come alive until the end. I wasn’t a fan of the language used in the chapters about Dick Hallorann.
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