Horror

The Shining

by Stephen KingBook 1 of 2 in The Shining

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Description

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 Torrence family.

What it’s like

ThemeGothic Horror Psychological Horror Dread Claustrophobic The Haunting Truth & Deception

ViolenceGraphic

HorrorTerrifying

Awards

FinalistLocus Award for Best Fantasy Novel1978

Details

First published: January 28, 1977
Pages: 688
Reading time: About 14 hours
Format: Novel
Audience: Adult
Publisher: Anchor Books
Language: English
ISBN: 9780307743657
Series: The Shining, Book 1

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