A review by stabbytabby89
The Shining by Stephen King

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

5.0

A scary book, but somehow not as scary as the movie. Tension builds nicely as the book goes on.
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