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Graphic
Alcoholism, Violence, Child abuseModerate
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Summary of 36748 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: 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
683 pages | first published 1977
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ISBN/UID: 9780743424424
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pocket Books
Publication date: 28 January 1977
Description
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...Book Information
683 pages | first published 1977
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ISBN/UID: 9780743424424
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pocket Books
Publication date: 28 January 1977
Description
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...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Violence, Child abuseModerate
Racial slursCommunity Reviews
Summary of 36748 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: 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