fiction fantasy horror thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced

683 pages | first published 1977

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The Overlook Hotel is more than just a home-away-from-home for the Torrance family. For Jack, Wendy, and their young son, Danny, it is a place where past horrors come to life. And where those gifted with the shining do battle with the darkest evil...
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Summary of 36748 reviews

Moods

dark 97%
tense 85%
mysterious 65%
emotional 31%
sad 19%
challenging 15%
adventurous 13%
reflective 6%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 29%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 34% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 26% | 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

4.16

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