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A review by abibliophilecalledbeth
The Shining by Stephen King
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The first half of the book was so slow and boring in my opinion and it just seemed like nothing was actually happening. Then in the second half it finally livened up and the second half was brilliant!
Minor: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Gore, Racial slurs, Racism, and Violence