498 pages • first pub 1977 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder
Publication date: 01 January 2011
Description
One of the true classics of horror, now with a new stunning cover look. THE SHINING is regarded as one of Stephen King's masterpieces.Danny is only five years old, but in the words of old Mr Hallorann he is a 'shiner', aglow with psychic voltage. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 47,931 reviews
Moods
tense 86%
mysterious 66%
emotional 32%
sad 20%
challenging 16%
adventurous 13%
reflective 6%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 34% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 26% | No: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Violence, Child abuseModerate
Racial slurs
498 pages • first pub 1977 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder
Publication date: 01 January 2011
Description
One of the true classics of horror, now with a new stunning cover look. THE SHINING is regarded as one of Stephen King's masterpieces.Danny is only five years old, but in the words of old Mr Hallorann he is a 'shiner', aglow with psychic voltage. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 47,931 reviews
Moods
tense 86%
mysterious 66%
emotional 32%
sad 20%
challenging 16%
adventurous 13%
reflective 6%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 34% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 26% | No: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Violence, Child abuseModerate
Racial slurs