512 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781444761184
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Publication date: 01 January 2014
Description
Following a childhood haunted by terrifying events at the Overlook Hotel, Dan Torrance has been drifting for decades. Finally, he settles into a job at a nursing home where he draws on his remnant 'shining' power to provide comfort to the dying. A...
Community Reviews Summary of 14,028 reviews
Moods
tense 73%
mysterious 59%
adventurous 42%
emotional 40%
challenging 15%
sad 15%
reflective 12%
hopeful 11%
funny 6%
inspiring 4%
Pace
fast 17%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Character: 21% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Alcoholism, Child death, AddictionModerate
Domestic abuseMinor
Drug use512 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781444761184
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Publication date: 01 January 2014
Description
Following a childhood haunted by terrifying events at the Overlook Hotel, Dan Torrance has been drifting for decades. Finally, he settles into a job at a nursing home where he draws on his remnant 'shining' power to provide comfort to the dying. A...
Community Reviews Summary of 14,028 reviews
Moods
tense 73%
mysterious 59%
adventurous 42%
emotional 40%
challenging 15%
sad 15%
reflective 12%
hopeful 11%
funny 6%
inspiring 4%
Pace
fast 17%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Character: 21% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Child death, AddictionModerate
Domestic abuseMinor
Drug use