Doctor Sleep by Stephen King

Doctor Sleep

The Shining #2

Stephen King

544 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

Now a major motion picture starring Ewan McGregor From master storyteller Stephen King, his unforgettable and terrifying sequel to The Shining--an instant #1 New York Times bestseller that is " a] vivid frightscape" (The New York Times). Years a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 11,134 reviews

Moods

dark 90%
tense 70%
mysterious 60%
adventurous 43%
emotional 38%
sad 16%
challenging 12%
reflective 11%
hopeful 10%
funny 5%
inspiring 4%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 18%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 21% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9%

Average rating

4.02

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