Horror
The Shining
A struggling writer takes a winter caretaker job at an isolated Colorado hotel, bringing his wife and young son. As the snow closes in, the hotel works on the father, and the boy's strange gift draws its attention.
- First published
- 1977
- Pace
- slow
- Length
- long
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you like slow-building, claustrophobic horror about a family and a house that does not want them to leave.
Skip this if you are sensitive to alcoholism and family violence, or have only seen the film and expect the same story.
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| Print, used | ||
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| Audiobook | ||
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