- Paperback: 528 pages
- Publisher: Gallery Books; Reprint edition (Oct 1 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0743437497
- ISBN-13: 978-0743437493
- Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 13.5 x 3.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 431 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (506 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,588,852 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The New York Times Horror at an unflagging pace....scary!
Nashville Banner This chilling novel will haunt you, and make your blood run cold and your heart race with fear.
Cosmopolitain Guaranteed to frighten you into fits....freezing terror....with a climax tha is literally explosive.
Nashville Banner This chilling novel will haunt you, and make your blood run cold and your heart race with fear.
Cosmopolitain Guaranteed to frighten you into fits....freezing terror....with a climax tha is literally explosive.
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"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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Jack Torrance thought: Officious little prick. Read the first page
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Overrated author...,
By R.C.Killian "Roger Killian" (Newton, Nc) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Shining (Mass Market Paperback)
I used to read King to be popular as every9one else was... this, Cujo, and the Stand ruined him. I am quite anti-King because of it. There are quite a few better authors (including my two favorites, Clive Barker and Brian Lumley) and this book can not measure up to any of their work. normally I haeva feeling of satisfaction when i finish a book. I was bored when i finished this one.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Better the second time around,
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This review is from: The Shining (Mass Market Paperback)
Stephen King's books are generally not short as he takes time to build characters,and settings while gradually revealing more and more of the horror bits. The first time I read this book at least 20 years ago I Found this Character development process a bit tedious and could not wait to get to the scary parts.Now re-reading it again I found the book much more satisfying.I was able to relax and enjoy the world King had created and all the characters in it.I will re-read all of King's books as they seem to age very well.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing amazing amazing,
By Drew DeVine (Kansas City, MO) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Shining (Mass Market Paperback)
Before I read this book I was sure that a book could not be scary. I thought only movies could keep you up at night. But this book scared the crap out of me. This book is excellent if you haven't read any King before, despite what King "experts" say. You feel every emotion of the character. You feel the innocence of Danny, the confusion of Wendy, and most mindblowing, the insanity and desperation of Jack. Don't let either of those godforsaken movies mistake you, this is the ULTIMATE haunted house tale. Redrum!
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