elinmclaughlin's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
micah_berg's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
whenallthingsexplode's review against another edition
5.0
I can’t believe how much I had forgotten of the story just in few years. I have read this couple of times and I actually thought I remembered this through and through, forwards and backwards. Strong recommendation, I loved this, now I need to see the movie. And read Doctor Sleep.
nhborg's review against another edition
4.0
4.25
Maybe it’s been too long since I watched the movie, but I felt like this was quite a different story. I found it less «spectacular», lacking some of the most iconic in-your-face horror scenes from the movie, but hence all the more interesting for the emphasis it placed on the characters. Danny’s POV was my favorite!
Maybe it’s been too long since I watched the movie, but I felt like this was quite a different story. I found it less «spectacular», lacking some of the most iconic in-your-face horror scenes from the movie, but hence all the more interesting for the emphasis it placed on the characters. Danny’s POV was my favorite!
ryleezittlau's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Child abuse, Cursing, Death of parent, Physical abuse, Alcoholism, Alcohol, and Confinement
Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, and Toxic relationship
jsorv28's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
4.0
onecheesetoasty's review against another edition
4.0
Thrilling, terrifying, never ending, and a little...off? Readers familiar with King's writing style will recognize the minutia, the smallest of details, and that one hyper-sexualized scene he always adds in to his books. This book takes time, so read with caution and gumption.
ms3194's review against another edition
2.0
This is the first Stephen King book I've read and I started it with a lot of expectations. After all, King is described as the master of the horror genre.
But the book turned out to be disappointing to say the least. I wasn't even the least bit scared and I'm one of those people who scare easily. Wendy was the only one in the Torrance family I liked.
Plus King's writing really annoyed me, especially those random thoughts of the characters given in brackets. I also found the first half of the book to be really boring and had to struggle to get to the last part which was alright.
On the good side, as I already mentioned, is strength of Wendy's character. In my opinion, she's the real hero of the story. Some parts were truly fascinating but I found myself wishing it to be shorter. This was not because I don't like reading big books but because this book would be far more interesting and scarier if it was shorter.
Now, I'm going to see the movie as soon as I can as it is supposed to be better.
But the book turned out to be disappointing to say the least. I wasn't even the least bit scared and I'm one of those people who scare easily. Wendy was the only one in the Torrance family I liked.
Plus King's writing really annoyed me, especially those random thoughts of the characters given in brackets. I also found the first half of the book to be really boring and had to struggle to get to the last part which was alright.
On the good side, as I already mentioned, is strength of Wendy's character. In my opinion, she's the real hero of the story. Some parts were truly fascinating but I found myself wishing it to be shorter. This was not because I don't like reading big books but because this book would be far more interesting and scarier if it was shorter.
Now, I'm going to see the movie as soon as I can as it is supposed to be better.
wayfaring_witch's review against another edition
3.0
Really enjoyed how Danny was portrayed and exploring his gift, but once Jack was affected I lost interest. Didn't scare me which is also a downer for a famous horror book.
collinmcclutchy's review against another edition
4.0
Great story but home boy used the N word a whole lot