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sayacanread 's review for:
The Shining
by Stephen King
dark
mysterious
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
Really ended up loving this. As a fan of the movie, getting more in depth backstories of these characters helped me understand how these events unfolded. As unlikeable as Jack is, his character is very well written and his decent into madness feels a lot more believable - which makes the story all the more horrifying. Also Wendy and Danny were given a lot more autonomy and I honestly wish the movie had too.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Racial slurs, Racism