The Shining
by Stephen King
Taste attributes: horrormonster/alien/supernaturalpsychologicalfresh & originalunsavouryheavyimaginarygrittyenclosedemotive & stirringself destruction/implosioncomplex relationshiphuman spirit/resilience/survival
Boxlist takeOtherworldly and dark: an inventive horror novel, small-scale rather than epic. Best if you like edge over warmth.
Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: very dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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4.2 / 5
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About This Book
The Shining is a 1977 horror novel by American author Stephen King. It is King's third published novel and first hardback bestseller; its success firmly established King as a preeminent author in the horror genre. The setting and characters are influenced by King's personal experiences, including both his visit to The Stanley Hotel in 1974 and his struggle with alcoholism.
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- Stephen King
- Published
- 1977
- Pages
- 506
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