A review by sylsbookcorner
The Shining by Stephen King

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Stephen King is the master of horror for a reason and this book is one of those reasons. The book is usually better than the movie and this book is no exception. While the movie does a good job of showing the effects of extended isolation, the book makes you feel it. You feel like you’ve been stuck in a huge hotel for months by yourself. You can sympathize with Jack because we see he is someone who truly wants to do right by his family and he’s trapped in a set of tragic circumstances. All in all, I truly enjoyed this book and can’t wait to start the sequel. 
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