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King's Masterpiece.
This is Stephen King's finest work and one of the best horror novels ever written. Jack Torrance becomes the winter caretaker at the Overlook Hotel and, ta... READ MORE
Absolute Classic - Leave your lamp on!
This is one of the only books that has actually made me scared to turn off my lamp. King writes confinement in such a palpable way that it is almost suffoc... READ MORE
Masterful Storytelling
Stephen King is heralded as a master of storytelling and horror for a reason. This is my first Stephen King novel that I have read all the way through and ... READ MORE
Synopsis
Please note - cover design may vary One of the true classics of horror fiction, The Shining is regarded as one of Stephen King's masterpieces.
Danny is only five years old, but in the words of old Mr Hallorann he is a 'shiner', aglow with psychic voltage. When his father becomes caretaker of the Overlook Hotel, Danny's visions grow out of control.
As winter closes in and blizzards cut them off, the hotel seems to develop a life of its own. It is meant to be empty. So who is the lady in Room 217 and who are the masked guests going up and down in the elevator? And why do the hedges shaped like animals seem so alive?
Somewhere, somehow, there is an evil force in the hotel - and that, too, is beginning to shine...
Publisher information
- Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
- ISBN: 9781444720723
- Number of pages: 512
- Dimensions: 192 x 126 x 42 mm
- Weight: 355g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allHorror at It's best!
Fantastic book! A Stephen King masterpiece, superbly written, a real page Turner, loved this book!
Great Book, awful film.
Just finished off the book and i really enjoyed, great development and strong storyline and also a lovely background to the characters past all done in the... READ MORE
Very different
Mention of the novel and the Kubrick film usually go hand in hand but they are very, very different. The novel is obviously much better and doesn't have Sh... READ MORE
Excellent!
I suppose most people already know the story, having seen the film, but although the plots are substantially the same, there are enough differences to keep... READ MORE
Brilliantly paced, relatable characters and truly tense.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, Stephen King really has a knack for pacing this particular volume that develops an appropriate amount of tension and charac... READ MORE
Agitating
Following the story of a family, the novel focuses on the child who sees horrifying scenes, which others may not be able to approach. I think this novel wa... READ MORE
Wow!
This book is so well detailed I had trouble sleeping! Such a fantastic book and would definitely recommend
Classic King
Intrinsic development of characters, including the hotel itself makes this a book you just can't put down. If you've never read King make this your first b... READ MORE
Another great Stephen King book
Another great book, love this book. Love the story, another horror classic.
Brilliant !
If you want a horror you can really sink your teeth into I would recommend. Couldn’t put the book down !
Cold shivers down my spine
I watched the film a couple of years ago and without a doubt the book is well detailed that you won’t sleep at night!
Finally Read it. Wasn't Disappointed
Just how different from the film could the book actually be. Well it turns out quite a lot. Reading it as the author intended makes more sense now than the... READ MORE
My favorite King book
I read this book a while back - a week or two ago - and to say that I really enjoyed it is a huge understatement.
This book is absolutely incredible. S... READ MORE
Could not put it down!!
Such an amazing book! Genuinely hated every time I had to put this book down. Would 100% recommend reading!
“The Shining” is a spine-chilling book!
For me, Stephen King is a dangerous territory: I either love or hate his work, with no middle ground. But upon finishing this book, I was left with a quest... READ MORE
Honestly Nerve-Racking
The Shining is a classic in horror, and definitely earns that spot. Stephen King is a master when it comes to building tension and creating scenes that mak... READ MORE
Couldn’t put it down
A fantastic read, I couldn’t put it down. Delving into the book I found myself less and less willing to put it down and abandoned all priorities to finish ... READ MORE
A classic
One of the best horror books i have read. The tension in this book is amazing, it will have you scrambling to read the next page this book makes you feel f... READ MORE
Simply a work of art.
The first Stephen King I had read, I’ve since read 3 and just started a fourth last night. A spine-chilling classic that was just a pleasure to read. I’d s... READ MORE
Sometimes human places, create inhuman monsters
As much as I can appreciate the Kubrick movie, it does cut out some of my most favourite scenes from the book. It's a haunting and breath-taking read, easi... READ MORE
My favourite King story so far!
I truly adored this story. The Shining is such a unique story, that grips you from the first chapter and holds you until the book is done. Brilliantly writ... READ MORE
A horror classic!
I mean, what is there really to say about a Stephen King book that hasn’t already been said?!
I’m sure this isn’t necessary but…The Shining follows the To... READ MORE
Genuinely had me scared
So easy to read and genuinely had my heart beating fast and my eyes flickering away from the page. A true horror book with so much depth and detail. Never ... READ MORE
so addictive
i enjoyed the movie so well and randomly decided to purchase the book, to my surprise it was actually more horrifying than the film. i am a huge fan of ste... READ MORE
Excellent as usual
This was a re-read for me and I don't think I have ever cried for Jack Torrance before. I always felt like he was weak for being consumed by the hotel. How... READ MORE
Suspenseful, creeping horror mixed with tragic family drama
A brilliant adventure, marked with terror and tragedy. This story is long and slow moving, but it is engaging all the same.
I would highly recommend th... READ MORE
My favourite.
The Shining is my favourite book I have ever read. I read it with an ease that only Stephen King can give you the ability to read it with, every word entic... READ MORE
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