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Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Violence, Child abuseModerate
Racial slursCommunity Reviews
Summary of 36258 reviews
Moods
tense 85%
mysterious 65%
emotional 31%
sad 19%
challenging 15%
adventurous 13%
reflective 6%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 34% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 25% | No: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Average rating
659 pages | first published 1977
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ISBN/UID: 9780450040184
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New English Library (Hodder & Stoughton)
Publication date: 01 July 1980
Description
Danny is only five years old, but he is a 'shiner', aglow with psychic voltage. When his father becomes caretaker of an old hotel, his visions grow out of control. Cut off by blizzards, the hotel seems to develop an evil force, and who are the mys...Book Information
659 pages | first published 1977
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ISBN/UID: 9780450040184
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New English Library (Hodder & Stoughton)
Publication date: 01 July 1980
Description
Danny is only five years old, but he is a 'shiner', aglow with psychic voltage. When his father becomes caretaker of an old hotel, his visions grow out of control. Cut off by blizzards, the hotel seems to develop an evil force, and who are the mys...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Violence, Child abuseModerate
Racial slursCommunity Reviews
Summary of 36258 reviews
Moods
tense 85%
mysterious 65%
emotional 31%
sad 19%
challenging 15%
adventurous 13%
reflective 6%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 34% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 25% | No: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Average rating