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The Shining
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All the stars!
Loved, loved this book!
I'm not sure what to say in this review that hasn't been said by others. I was blown away by how great this book was. It was so much better then the movie!
The slow progression of insanity with Jack Torrance was one of the best things about this book. I loved the overall menacing presence of The Overlook. I loved how the hotel becomes more violent and threatening to Danny and his family the longer they stay there. It was so gripping and overwhelming as the story unfolded. You just couldn't quit reading!
I enjoyed Danny's struggle as a kid with understanding his 'gifts' and how to use them in a positive way.
Danny, don't you dare go into room 217!
This whole book was just awesome! This review doesn't give this book justice for how great it is. I recommend this book to Stephen King fans and horror lovers.
One of the best books out there! GO READ IT!
Loved, loved this book!
I'm not sure what to say in this review that hasn't been said by others. I was blown away by how great this book was. It was so much better then the movie!
The slow progression of insanity with Jack Torrance was one of the best things about this book. I loved the overall menacing presence of The Overlook. I loved how the hotel becomes more violent and threatening to Danny and his family the longer they stay there. It was so gripping and overwhelming as the story unfolded. You just couldn't quit reading!
I enjoyed Danny's struggle as a kid with understanding his 'gifts' and how to use them in a positive way.
Danny, don't you dare go into room 217!
This whole book was just awesome! This review doesn't give this book justice for how great it is. I recommend this book to Stephen King fans and horror lovers.
One of the best books out there! GO READ IT!
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Reading Progress
October 16, 2015
– Shelved
October 16, 2015
– Shelved as:
to-read
September 29, 2017
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Started Reading
October 3, 2017
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2.0%
"Wow! This book really starts off so well.
I’m already invested in Jack Torrance!"
I’m already invested in Jack Torrance!"
October 6, 2017
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20.0%
"The chapter with Danny and Mr. Hallorann was just AMAZING!
You can just feel the tension and dread building up in this book. Eeek!
So, so good!"
You can just feel the tension and dread building up in this book. Eeek!
So, so good!"
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October 16, 2017
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63.0%
"I feel sorry for Jack and I also hate the bastard.
Damn you Stephen King! #conflictingfeelings"
Damn you Stephen King! #conflictingfeelings"
October 18, 2017
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Finished Reading
February 26, 2018
– Shelved as:
2017
January 3, 2022
– Shelved as:
horror
December 2, 2022
– Shelved as:
own
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Ginger, I'm afraid to start reading Stephen King. I don't have time for the 455 books that he wrote. Should I risk it?Igor
Igor wrote: "Ginger, I'm afraid to start reading Stephen King. I don't have time for the 455 books that he wrote. Should I risk it?Igor"
Yes!! You should Igor, I've loved a lot of SK's books.
Instead of reading 455 books just try and do 143. ;) hahaha
Very good book. One of my all time favorites!
Karl wrote: "Very good book. One of my all time favorites!"I agree Karl! One of my favorites too!
I have friends who have seen the film and rave about it. Yet, they’ve never read one of the greatest stories ever told. I feel bad for people who have not experienced The Shining by Stephen King yet. 100% perfect.
Ck78 wrote: "I have friends who have seen the film and rave about it. Yet, they’ve never read one of the greatest stories ever told. I feel bad for people who have not experienced The Shining by Stephen King ye..."It’s the same with me too. I’ve got friends that have never read the book too and they just don’t know what they are missing!
Thanks Dita! Yeah, I loved this one as well!! :D