The Shining
by Stephen King
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Book Summary Information
Author: Stephen KingEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2002-10-01
ISBN: 0743437497
Number of pages: 528
Publisher: Pocket
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Book Reviews of The Shining
Book Review: Brilliant
Summary: 5 Stars
I just recently started reading Stephen King. After reading The Stand a few months ago, I took the advice of other King fans who rate The Shining very highly. I can see why.
I'm probably one of the few that never saw the movie outside clips of it here and there and when I've passed it on the TV. So I went into it with mostly a clean slate. I thought the book was brilliant on many levels. First of all, Stephen King is a master of the written word. This is why I have now become a big fan. I, like many others, don't seek out "horror" books, its really not my cup of tea. However, King is much more than a horror writer as this book illustrates and that anyone that reads him already knows. King has an understanding of the human mind, pysche, thoughts and emotions unlike anybody I've read. He gets right into the minds and hearts of the characters in this book, especially Jack and the son Danny. The way he portrays Jack's struggle against alcoholism and his past is amazing. His battle to get on with his life and to be a better man is compelling and draws the reader in. It is a case study on the human experience dealing with alcoholism and all that comes with it.
The human element of the story and the way he invites you into the minds and hearts of the characters is gripping enough, but then you add in the story itself as it slowly simmers to a boil, building suspense one page after the next, takes The Shining to the next level. I was riveted and hooked to the point where I had to read the book every moment I could(which isn't often for me). I just had to keep reading.
If you like suspense, you will love this book. If you like to get a bit scared, you will love this book. If you like to get wrapped up in depth of characters and human emotions, then you will love this book. If you read to enjoy the written word expressed by someone that has mastered the language and enjoy a heck of a story why you're at it, then you will love this book. I highly recommend it.
If you were like me and stayed away from Stephen King because you don't particularly care for the horror genre, you are truly missing out. He is much, much bigger than that. I am looking forward to reading more of his work.
Summary of The Shining
"YOU'RE THE CARETAKER, SIR. YOU'VE ALWAYS BEEN THE CARETAKER. I SHOULD KNOW, SIR. I'VE ALWAYS BEEN HERE...."
-- DELBERT GRADY OF THE OVERLOOK HOTEL
THE SHINING
First published in 1977, The Shining quickly became a benchmark in the literary career of Stephen King. This tale of a troubled man hired to care for a remote mountain resort over the winter, his loyal wife, and their uniquely gifted son slowly but steadily unfolds as secrets from the Overlook Hotel's past are revealed, and the hotel itself attempts to laim the very souls of the Torrence family. Adapted into a cinematic masterpiece of horror by legendaryStanley Kubrick -- featuring an unforgettable performance by a demonic Jack Nicholson --The Shining stands as a cultural icon of modern horror, a searing study of a family torn apart, and a nightmarish glimpse into the dark recesses of human weakness and dementia.
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