A review by kt_52
The Shining by Stephen King

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Not at all like the movie. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Cursing, Gore, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail