512 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781848940994
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Publication date: 28 January 1977
Description
Danny is only five years old, but in the words of old Mr Hallorann he is a 'shiner', aglow with psychic voltage. When his father becomes caretaker of the Overlook Hotel, Danny's visions grow out of control.As winter closes in and blizzards cut the...
Community Reviews Summary of 41,515 reviews
Moods
tense 85%
mysterious 66%
emotional 32%
sad 20%
challenging 16%
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: 49% | Yes: 26% | No: 23%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% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Violence, Child abuseModerate
Racial slurs
512 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781848940994
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Publication date: 28 January 1977
Description
Danny is only five years old, but in the words of old Mr Hallorann he is a 'shiner', aglow with psychic voltage. When his father becomes caretaker of the Overlook Hotel, Danny's visions grow out of control.As winter closes in and blizzards cut the...
Community Reviews Summary of 41,515 reviews
Moods
tense 85%
mysterious 66%
emotional 32%
sad 20%
challenging 16%
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: 49% | Yes: 26% | No: 23%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% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Violence, Child abuseModerate
Racial slurs