The Shining
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| Rating | : | 4.61 (868 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0743537009 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 222 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-07-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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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 claim the very souls of the Torrance family. First published in 1977, The Shining quickly became a benchmark in the literary career of Stephen King. Adapted into a cinematic masterpiece of horror by legendary director Stanley 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.
Eileen said Don't read at night alone!. King is one of the most prolific writers of not only suspense / horror, but in all genres. His writing is so descriptive that you can see each blade of grass or smell the ocean as the protagonists and / antagonists do. He has a way of magically transporting the reader into the story. The Shining is about a recovering down-on-his-luck school teacher who is an aspiring playwright. He takes on the job of caretaker of a huge old resort hotel during the. King Didn't Become Famous by Starting Out Writing Clunkers Book 3 of The Stephen King Challenge and my third time reading The Shining. There's a reason it's considered one King's very best. It has everything that makes a book great. Great characters that have many layers to them and we invest in. One spooky, desolate location that oozes evil. A nice, tight storytelling that builds tension without filler. To steal a often-used line from old rock stars describing their latest album - It's All Killer and No F. "Get Ready to Take your Medicine!!!" according to John Paul's Mom. The Shining is one of the best horror stories that I have ever read. It is Stephen King at his finest. I read this book about 25 years ago and it terrified me, and of course I have also seen the movie with Jack Nicholson a bunch of times over the years since reading the book. When I found out that Stephen King was publishing a sequel to The Shining this year, I wanted to prepare, so I dove back into re-reading The Shining and found that there was m
. The New York Times Horror at an unflagging paceary!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 fitseezing terror.with a climax tha is literally explosive
His other films include The Secret Lives of Dentists, The Dying Gaul, Mrs. Stephen King is the author of more than fifty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. Parker and the Vicious Circle and Big Night, which he also co-directed. He lives in Bangor, Maine, with his wife, novelist Tabitha King.Campbell Scott directed the film Off The Map, and received the best actor award from the National Board of Review for his performance in Roger Dodger.