A review by haileyeh
The Shining by Stephen King

dark mysterious tense fast-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

2.5

Honestly? The movie is better.
Maze > Hedge animals
Axe > roque mallet

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Confinement, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Racism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and Injury/Injury detail