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Horror · DarkA winter caretaker and a hotel that wants his son
The Shining
by Stephen King
See it on Amazon1977Moderate readSteady pace
What it is about
Jack Torrance takes a job as the winter caretaker of the remote Overlook Hotel, bringing his wife and his psychic son Danny. The hotel’s influence slowly turns him against them in King’s 1977 horror classic.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy gothic tales and ghost stories, with a dark mood and a steady pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.
Themes: Haunted house · Addiction · Family
Screen adaptation
The Shining (1980)
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About the author
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