A review by tmd1993
The Shining by Stephen King
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
Another day, another Stephen King book full of superfluous N word usage and sexism. I don’t know why I keep trying with him. I wish we had a larger selection of horror authors but alas.
Also, as usual, the book was about 200 pages too long. Full of fluff. Removed some of the tensensss. I like the book better than the movie but I’m not sure I’d recommend it.
Also, as usual, the book was about 200 pages too long. Full of fluff. Removed some of the tensensss. I like the book better than the movie but I’m not sure I’d recommend it.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Homophobia, Racism, Child abuse, and Domestic abuse