The Shining

The Shining

3.8 (6 ratings)
Romance Mystery Science Fiction +3 more
Format Paperback
Pages 512
Language English
Published Jan 1, 1978
Publisher Signet
Edition 1st Paperback edition
ISBN-10 0450040186
ISBN-13 9780450040184
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Jack Torrance seeks redemption and a fresh beginning when he takes a job as the winter caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel. Accompanied by his wife Wendy and their young son Danny, Jack hopes to find solace and reclaim his life after a series of struggles. However, the grandeur of the Overlook belies the dark history that lurks within its walls, a past that begins to unravel Jack’s sanity.

Danny possesses a unique ability known as "the shining," which allows him to perceive the hotel's sinister secrets. As winter sets in and the family becomes stranded in the desolate landscape, the malevolent forces at the Overlook start to awaken. Jack, progressively under the influence of the hotel’s dark energies, battles his personal demons while threatening his family’s safety.

As the chilling atmosphere deepens and the horrors of isolation take hold, the family fights to survive against both the supernatural and the unraveling mind of a desperate man. The tension escalates, revealing the underlying horrors of addiction, violence, and the perilous quest for redemption amidst the encroaching darkness.

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olivia8805

Aug 02, 2025

4.5 stars. this book was very very slow to start off with though i was so conected to the characters and it was hard to put down. I felt like i became best friends with the characters finishing it felt like loosing a friendship.

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