Shining, The
  Shining, The
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First Edition Release Date: 1977

Synopsis:

Jack Torrance, his wife Wendy, and their young son Danny move into the Overlook Hotel, where Jack has been hired as the winter caretaker. Cut off from civilization for months, Jack hopes to battle alcoholism and uncontrolled rage while writing a play. Evil forces residing in the Overlook – which has a long and violent history – covet young Danny for his precognitive powers and exploit Jack’s weaknesses to try to claim the boy.

 

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Posted By: Chris - January 31st, 2012 12:35:49 am EST

this book is amazing. i think stephen king is a phenomenal writer. i also would greatly enjoy meeting him one day!

 
 
Posted By: Anonymous - January 29th, 2012 7:44:14 pm EST

I literally can not read it in its entirety.

 
 
Posted By: Stacy - January 12th, 2012 1:14:51 pm EST

I've read this novel so many times I've worn out three or four copies. One of my favorite works.

 
 
Posted By: Bibi - January 8th, 2012 6:41:44 am EST

The Shining is a masterpiece, like all the Stephen Kingston books! i also liked the movie, but I think too much great scenes in the book were deleted!

 
 
Posted By: Stacy - January 6th, 2012 1:37:05 pm EST

I wish someone would make a new film adaptation of this. I'd like to see one focus more on Danny's talents and the supernatural qualities of the Overlook and how they played on each character's mind (and weaknesses). Something more psychological in nature.

 
 
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