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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
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October 16, 2015
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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
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2017
January 3, 2022
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horror
December 2, 2022
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Oct 07, 2017 04:49PM
I love the movie but the book is 100 times better!
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Corey wrote: "I love the movie but the book is 100 times better!"That's what everyone is saying! I'm so excited to read this Corey. :D
That's awesome, keep me informed on how you're liking it!
It's for sure a five star read, and my favorite King so far. Looking forward to your review!
Ellen Gail wrote: "It's for sure a five star read, and my favorite King so far. Looking forward to your review!"I'll have to put something together this weekend.
I totally agree Ellen, I loved this book. Much more then the movie!
Such a great book Diana & Wendy!I need to do a better review on this book. Hope to get to it by the end of the year.
Ginger wrote: "Ellen Gail wrote: "It's for sure a five star read, and my favorite King so far. Looking forward to your review!"I'll have to put something together this weekend.
I totally agree Ellen, I loved th..."
I forgot to mention it, but you're right, this is MILES better than the movie, which I don't like all that much anyway.
I'm having such trouble with The Stand right now, which depresses me. I don't like not liking King!
Ellen Gail wrote: "I forgot to mention it, but you're right, this is MILES better than the movie, which I don't like all that much anyway.I'm having such trouble with The Stand right now, which depresses me. I don't like not liking King!
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Ellen, I've never read The Stand. The shear size of it has kept me away. ha!!
I'm sorry that you're having trouble with it. Are you going to finish it or do a DNF?
The movie for The Shining just made Jack crazy from the beginning instead of this slow progression which I loved. Lots of things that were much better in the book! I totally agree with you.
Come on Ginger!!! Joking......oooh i see you say better thsn the movie.....hmmmmm😆
Ginger wrote: "Ellen Gail wrote: "I forgot to mention it, but you're right, this is MILES better than the movie, which I don't like all that much anyway.I'm having such trouble with The Stand right now, which de..."
I may finish it. I'm almost halfway, but then again that's still over 500 pages left. So right now it's not safe from being DNFed, but I'll push on a little longer if I can.
What did you think I said Craig?! 😂😂
Good luck Ellen. I hope the last 1/2 gets better for you!
I'm glad you liked this, Ginger. I hope to attempt it....someday :)
I quote the movie all the time. Should read the book ;)
Deanna wrote: "I'm glad you liked this, Ginger. I hope to attempt it....someday :)"I hope you read it one day Deanna. It’s totally worth it!
AnisaAnne wrote: "I quote the movie all the time. Should read the book ;)"AnisaAnne, you’ve got to read this one day! 😃
It is just delicious.
Ginger wrote: "What did you think I said Craig?! 😂😂"
Haha i don't know but i can bet it's in the positive....many fans of the book and even King himself i believe said they didn't like the movie, i still the movie is great but the book.....shines.....more hehehe😀
Haha i don't know but i can bet it's in the positive....many fans of the book and even King himself i believe said they didn't like the movie, i still the movie is great but the book.....shines.....more hehehe😀
Ellen Gail wrote: "Ginger wrote: "Ellen Gail wrote: "It's for sure a five star read, and my favorite King so far. Looking forward to your review!"
I'll have to put something together this weekend.
I totally agree El..."
Ellen, i hunted down the full uncut paperback version of The Stand and i did love it, but.....😭
I'll have to put something together this weekend.
I totally agree El..."
Ellen, i hunted down the full uncut paperback version of The Stand and i did love it, but.....😭
joyce g wrote: "It is just delicious."It really is Joyce G!! :D
Craig wrote: "Ginger wrote: "What did you think I said Craig?! 😂😂"Haha i don't know but i can bet it's in the positive....many fans of the book and even King himself i believe said they didn't like the movie, ..."
Yes, the books does shine! :D hahaha
I agree with the fans and King himself after reading this. Much better then the movie. I'm really surprised at all the extra stuff Kubrick added to the movie and also changed. Wow!
Ginger wrote: "Craig wrote: "Ginger wrote: "What did you think I said Craig?! 😂😂"
Haha i don't know but i can bet it's in the positive....many fans of the book and even King himself i believe said they didn't li..."
Indeed, so book vs the film.... (view spoiler)??😉
Haha i don't know but i can bet it's in the positive....many fans of the book and even King himself i believe said they didn't li..."
Indeed, so book vs the film.... (view spoiler)??😉
Craig wrote: "Indeed, so book vs the film.... "Also, (view spoiler)
Basically, the book and movie are completely different after our breakdowns. hahaha!
One of my favorite King books. Now you’ll have to read Dr. Sleep!
Ginger wrote: "Craig wrote: "Indeed, so book vs the film.... "
Also, [spoilers removed]
Basically, the book and movie are completely different after our breakdowns. hahaha!"
Yes haha!!! Well at least you can say you have had both takes of the the story now, wether good, bad or in between😁 Have you watched many King movie adaptations??
Also, [spoilers removed]
Basically, the book and movie are completely different after our breakdowns. hahaha!"
Yes haha!!! Well at least you can say you have had both takes of the the story now, wether good, bad or in between😁 Have you watched many King movie adaptations??
Greta wrote: "One of my favorite King books. Now you’ll have to read Dr. Sleep!"I'm reading it right now Greta! I didn't want to wait on Danny's story. :D
Craig wrote: "Yes haha!!! Well at least you can say you have had both takes of the the story now, wether good, bad or in between😁 Have you watched many King movie adaptations?? "Some! I've seen a few and they're either hit or miss. I saw that Netflix has two new movie adaptations out, "1922" and "Gerald's Game".
Shawkshank = Hit!
Thinner = Miss! haha
Ginger wrote: "Craig wrote: "Yes haha!!! Well at least you can say you have had both takes of the the story now, wether good, bad or in between😁 Have you watched many King movie adaptations?? "
Some! I've seen a..."
Well i was going to say that i have seen all of them, even the obscure Maximum Overdrive but didn't know there was a Thinner movie?? And like you mention the new shows too!! Hmm may have to sift through a list and watch those i haven't seen😁
Some! I've seen a..."
Well i was going to say that i have seen all of them, even the obscure Maximum Overdrive but didn't know there was a Thinner movie?? And like you mention the new shows too!! Hmm may have to sift through a list and watch those i haven't seen😁
Craig wrote: "Ginger wrote: "Craig wrote: "Yes haha!!! Well at least you can say you have had both takes of the the story now, wether good, bad or in between😁 Have you watched many King movie adaptations?? "So..."
Yeah, I read the book (Thinner) about a month ago and then watched the movie. It was terrible. hahaha
Ginger wrote: "Craig wrote: "Ginger wrote: "Craig wrote: "Yes haha!!! Well at least you can say you have had both takes of the the story now, wether good, bad or in between😁 Have you watched many King movie adapt..."
Oh god haha, may still watch it just for the laugh!! In your opinion what has been the best adaptation, i guess Shawshank for you? I love that plus Stand by me and despite the large amount of missing content the old IT movie☺
Oh god haha, may still watch it just for the laugh!! In your opinion what has been the best adaptation, i guess Shawshank for you? I love that plus Stand by me and despite the large amount of missing content the old IT movie☺
Craig wrote: "Ginger wrote: "Craig wrote: "Ginger wrote: "Craig wrote: "Yes haha!!! Well at least you can say you have had both takes of the the story now, wether good, bad or in between😁 Have you watched many K..."I would have to say Shawshank, Stand By Me, The Green Mile, Misery and the new It so far.
Ginger wrote: "Craig wrote: "Ginger wrote: "Craig wrote: "Ginger wrote: "Craig wrote: "Yes haha!!! Well at least you can say you have had both takes of the the story now, wether good, bad or in between😁 Have you ..."
*realises i am reading Misery, doh!!* yes Misery too haha!!! The Green Mile agreed but, um, i wasn't too blown away with the new IT, i enjoyed it of course but, i don't know why really??😫
*realises i am reading Misery, doh!!* yes Misery too haha!!! The Green Mile agreed but, um, i wasn't too blown away with the new IT, i enjoyed it of course but, i don't know why really??😫
Craig wrote: "Ginger wrote: "Craig wrote: "Ginger wrote: "Craig wrote: "Ginger wrote: "Craig wrote: "Yes haha!!! Well at least you can say you have had both takes of the the story now, wether good, bad or in bet..."Ha! Yeah, you are reading Misery. Too funny!
King did not like Kubrick's version of THE SHINING because it wasn't very faithful to his novel. However, some years ago, a mini-series TV movie of THE SHINING was created and it was quite well done, IMO. Very in keeping with the book.
J.K. wrote: "King did not like Kubrick's version of THE SHINING because it wasn't very faithful to his novel. However, some years ago, a mini-series TV movie of THE SHINING was created and it was quite well don..."I'll have to check that out J.K.! I would like to see this with how King wrote it.
Ginger wrote: "J.K. wrote: "King did not like Kubrick's version of THE SHINING because it wasn't very faithful to his novel. However, some years ago, a mini-series TV movie of THE SHINING was created and it was q..."
While I didn't get to see the entire adaptation, the parts I saw were great, and the actors were excellent. It might be available on DVD/blue ray.
While I didn't get to see the entire adaptation, the parts I saw were great, and the actors were excellent. It might be available on DVD/blue ray.
J.K. wrote: "Ginger wrote: "J.K. wrote: "King did not like Kubrick's version of THE SHINING because it wasn't very faithful to his novel. However, some years ago, a mini-series TV movie of THE SHINING was creat..."I just looked it up. How was Steven Weber as Jack? All I remember him from is "Wings"! lol
I'm totally going to look for it now. :)
That's right, I forgot about that!
He NAILED it, IMO!
He NAILED it, IMO!
J.K. wrote: "That's right, I forgot about that! He NAILED it, IMO!"
SWEET!!
Craig wrote: "Ellen Gail wrote: "Ginger wrote: "Ellen Gail wrote: "It's for sure a five star read, and my favorite King so far. Looking forward to your review!"I'll have to put something together this weekend...."
I'm reading "the complete uncut edition" too. It's so massive, thank goodness I have it on Kindle. And there are such good moments, but it feels like such a slog sometimes. How does the second half compare to the first?
Ellen Gail wrote: "Craig wrote: "Ellen Gail wrote: "Ginger wrote: "Ellen Gail wrote: "It's for sure a five star read, and my favorite King so far. Looking forward to your review!"
I'll have to put something together..."
Ummm.....not sure if i should say as it's only my opinion but could have spoilers....ok, as events race towards the finish i expected a finish akin to a certain movie with 2 in the title, in fact my paperback had some illustrations and one made me think of....that movie, anyway didn't happen and it all seemed, i guess rather quick to finish after all of that build up. Sorry about being obscure haha😁
I'll have to put something together..."
Ummm.....not sure if i should say as it's only my opinion but could have spoilers....ok, as events race towards the finish i expected a finish akin to a certain movie with 2 in the title, in fact my paperback had some illustrations and one made me think of....that movie, anyway didn't happen and it all seemed, i guess rather quick to finish after all of that build up. Sorry about being obscure haha😁
Craig wrote: "Ellen Gail wrote: "Craig wrote: "Ellen Gail wrote: "Ginger wrote: "Ellen Gail wrote: "It's for sure a five star read, and my favorite King so far. Looking forward to your review!"I'll have to put..."
Ohhhh very cryptic! I'll have to keep that sliver of a hint in mind lol! :)
Ellen Gail wrote: "Craig wrote: "Ellen Gail wrote: "Craig wrote: "Ellen Gail wrote: "Ginger wrote: "Ellen Gail wrote: "It's for sure a five star read, and my favorite King so far. Looking forward to your review!"
I'..."
Then again you may turn around and say you were satisfied with the ending haha, it's why i love people's differing opinions on a book😁
I'..."
Then again you may turn around and say you were satisfied with the ending haha, it's why i love people's differing opinions on a book😁
Your review does it perfect justice Ginger!! So good that you enjoyed it and love the images too!! Now excuse me, i hava a date with an old lady in the bath hehe😂😂
Craig wrote: "Your review does it perfect justice Ginger!! So good that you enjoyed it and love the images too!! Now excuse me, i hava a date with an old lady in the bath hehe😂😂"Hahaha! Thanks Craig. I've been meaning to get a decent review on this book for a month now. I finally got it done and it's good enough.
The episode that you're talking about is one of the best chapters in the book. So creepy and good!
Yes Ginger...absolutely agree with you!
david wrote: "Yes Ginger...absolutely agree with you!"Thanks David!
Haha...awesome review. One of my fave books!
