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A review by renlheffernan
The Shining by Stephen King
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Gore, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Child abuse, Death, Drug use, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Cannibalism, Car accident, and Murder
Minor: Vomit and War