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A review by anna_bibliophile_sue
The Shining by Stephen King
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
My first horror book. It's gonna be a while before I can read another. But I'm glad to finally say I have finished a Stephen King novel!
This one is dark, twisted, and creepy. It didn't really have a big plot twist like I was expecting, but I guess that's from my experience of thrillers not horror. Stephen King builds amazing characters. He also just includes some grotesque things that I wish he didn't. But I understand his talent and mass appeal.
This one is dark, twisted, and creepy. It didn't really have a big plot twist like I was expecting, but I guess that's from my experience of thrillers not horror. Stephen King builds amazing characters. He also just includes some grotesque things that I wish he didn't. But I understand his talent and mass appeal.