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A review by ashthecryptid
The Shining by Stephen King
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Murder, Child abuse, Alcohol, Death, Grief, Addiction, Blood, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Gore, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexism, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Forced institutionalization and Grief