sibby's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
maribueno's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
emmerboo's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
mrs_skywalker's review against another edition
2.0
Może 2,5, bo dość szybko przebrnęłam i miało klimatyczne momenty. Że King powinien mieć bana na pisanie o kobietach to już ustaliliśmy, ale „Lśnienie” zawiodło mnie ogromnie nawet jako horror/thriller/cokolwiek to miało być
adamgolden's review against another edition
4.0
(4.5/5★)
I've always been a fan of the film adaption of The Shining, and have (surprisingly) never read a novel by Stephen King, as prolific and popular of an author as he is. While it's hard compare the book and the film in terms of my personal enjoyment, the book excels in some areas where the film doesn't, and vice versa. The extra depth and layers attributed to the characters in the book make them more relatable and believable, and easier to become attached to in the process. The book also touches on a bit more about "shining", the telepathic ability that seemingly very few people possess, adding to the paranormal aspects of the novel that make it so inherently cryptic and haunting. I also prefer the ending of the novel over the movie, which is saying a lot considering the shocking ending in the film.
I've always been a fan of the film adaption of The Shining, and have (surprisingly) never read a novel by Stephen King, as prolific and popular of an author as he is. While it's hard compare the book and the film in terms of my personal enjoyment, the book excels in some areas where the film doesn't, and vice versa. The extra depth and layers attributed to the characters in the book make them more relatable and believable, and easier to become attached to in the process. The book also touches on a bit more about "shining", the telepathic ability that seemingly very few people possess, adding to the paranormal aspects of the novel that make it so inherently cryptic and haunting. I also prefer the ending of the novel over the movie, which is saying a lot considering the shocking ending in the film.
pritchard_2501's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
4.0
I liked the style of storytelling in this book because it made the characters more well-rounded. It also made the scarier parts of the storyline more interesting. The only issue I had with this style is that since it was often all about getting into extreme or specific details, I had a harder time getting through it all.
beanqueen_'s review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-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
3.5