The Shining

mass market paperback, 447 pages

English language

Published July 15, 1980 by Signet.

ISBN:
978-0-451-09216-8
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4 stars (255 reviews)

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. The novel was adapted into a 1980 film of the same name. The book was followed by a sequel, Doctor Sleep, published in 2013, which was adapted into a film of the same name. The Shining centers on the life of Jack Torrance, a struggling writer and recovering alcoholic who accepts a position as the off-season caretaker of the historic Overlook Hotel in the Colorado Rockies. His family accompanies him on this job, including his young son Danny Torrance, who possesses "the shining", an array of psychic abilities that allow …

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reviewed The Shining by Stephen King (The Shining, #1)

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5 stars

Avant d’attaquer Docteur Sleep, dernier King en date, j’ai préféré commencer par le début. Même si on nous dit que Shining n’est pas indispensable à la compréhension de Docteur Sleep, j’ai choisi de lire les deux à la suite. J’ai vu le film il y a assez longtemps pour avoir pu le lire avec un œil neuf. C’est donc vierge et pure que je me suis lancée.

Si vous avez encore le film en tête, oubliez-le ! Le livre ne traite absolument pas du même thème et le propos de fond n’a rien à voir avec un hôtel hanté et le démon, qui ne sont là que pour la figuration, mais parle bel et bien de l’alcoolisme. D’ailleurs, la famille Torrance ne débarque à l’hôtel qu’à 20% du livre, c’est dire l’importance de l’entrée en matière, du contexte et du passé de la famille, et de Jack Torrance en particulier. …

reviewed The Shining by Stephen King (The Shining, #1)

Review of 'The Shining (The Shining, #1)' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

Some creepy writing by Stephen King, it's been a while since I read this book, but I do remember the characters were not too shabby. I had already seen the film a few times so I couldn't help but compare, this was in the days before I figured out it was best to read the book before seeing the movie.

The book is violent and gross at times and the build-up to the action is gripping, it can really get your pulse going at times. I've not read the sequel yet but I'll probably re-read this one as a recap before I start it.

reviewed The Shining by Stephen King (The Shining, #1)

Review of 'The Shining (The Shining, #1)' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

Yep, this book is awesome. It's been many years since I last read it, though I have seen bits and pieces of the movie numerous times. The movie just doesn't do the book justice. Jack Nicholson mugging for the camera and over acting. And the wife...nope. But this book is great. I was a nervous wreck reading it and last night my sleep was very restless and disrupted by half formed dreams and abrupt awakenings. Super scary book. Many years ago my husband and I stayed at a hotel in northern Wisconsin, on the shores of Lake Michigan, that felt haunted. Bad vibes and the person manning the front desk talked about a fire and an illustrious past with carnival rides and amusements such as a bowling alley and roller rink. All long gone. I immediately thought of this book. I'm glad we only spent the one night!

reviewed The Shining by Stephen King (The Shining, #1)

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5 stars

Though burdened with clichés and standard situations (even in the seventies), King's third novel is perhaps still his best. While the structure relies heavily on McGuffins and random plot points (room 217, the waiter), the development is flawless, building inevitably towards the end. I would not completely agree with Mr. Straub (“probably the best supernatural novel in a hundred years”), but yes, it's somewhere around the top.

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