505 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743437493
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: POCKET BOOKS
Publication date: 01 October 2002
Description
"You're the caretaker, sir. You've always been the caretaker. I should know, sir. I've always been here...." - Delbert Grady of the Overlook Hotel First published in 1977, THE SHINING quickly became a benchmark in the literary career of Stephen K...
Community Reviews Summary of 39,080 reviews
Moods
tense 85%
mysterious 66%
emotional 32%
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Violence, Child abuseModerate
Racial slurs
505 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743437493
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: POCKET BOOKS
Publication date: 01 October 2002
Description
"You're the caretaker, sir. You've always been the caretaker. I should know, sir. I've always been here...." - Delbert Grady of the Overlook Hotel First published in 1977, THE SHINING quickly became a benchmark in the literary career of Stephen K...
Community Reviews Summary of 39,080 reviews
Moods
tense 85%
mysterious 66%
emotional 32%
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Violence, Child abuseModerate
Racial slurs