- Paperback: 528 pages
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster; Reprint edition (21 Oct 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0743437497
- ISBN-13: 978-0743437493
- Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 13.5 x 3.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 4,081,063 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"The New York Times" Horror at an unflagging pace....scary!
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'Obviously a masterpiece, probably the best supernatural novel in a hundred years' -- Peter Straub 'As a storyteller, he is up there in the Dickens class' -- The Times
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Jack Torrance thought: Officious little prick. Read the first page
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Browsing through "1001 Books you must read before you die" - it was something of a surprise to find The Shining listed, when so much of Stephen King's work is dismissed by critics. But what a revelation the book is, and I'm glad I read it. This really is superior horror material, crafted to keep the pages turning. Over-shadowed by the film (which King himself didn't like) - the novel is a deeper, scarier experience, a fine example of the skill of wonderful storytelling. In a specially written introduction for this edition of The Shining, King reveals this was the book that took him in a different direction - where the characters are all the more scary because their demons are real as well as imagined. Compelling.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It all started when I saw the music video 'The Kill' by 30 Seconds To Mars (on You Tube), realised it was based on The Shining and decided I had to have a read of the book itself to see what it was all about. How's that for joined up thinking!
Apparently Stephen King thought up the storyline for The Shining when he went on an impromptu holiday with his wife to a hotel in Colorado. The hotel was closing down for the season and King and his wife were the only two people there. The eerie surroundings and long empty corridors gave King the ideas for his book.
The book is really well written. I love the way a character will say something and then King writes what they are really/subconsicously thinking in italics underneath. It gives you a lot more insight into what's happening. The characters are instantly believable and you can really feel for them - to me that's always the sign of a good book. You get so engrossed in the story, you forget everything else while you're reading. I'd thoroughly recommend this book. Enjoy!
Apparently Stephen King thought up the storyline for The Shining when he went on an impromptu holiday with his wife to a hotel in Colorado. The hotel was closing down for the season and King and his wife were the only two people there. The eerie surroundings and long empty corridors gave King the ideas for his book.
The book is really well written. I love the way a character will say something and then King writes what they are really/subconsicously thinking in italics underneath. It gives you a lot more insight into what's happening. The characters are instantly believable and you can really feel for them - to me that's always the sign of a good book. You get so engrossed in the story, you forget everything else while you're reading. I'd thoroughly recommend this book. Enjoy!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
"The Shining" is the most engaging, terrifying and satisfying novel ever written. King will always be known for this classic horror/thriller/psychological/drama. This novel has everything every reader seeks. Spooks, psychological warfare between the sexes and generations, historical atmosphere, madness, kindness, life and death. This book is a modern classic. I dare anyone to read it and not be affected. King brought us a new way of viewing our deepest fears, breaking from the traditional "ghost story" form and introducing the good and bad relationships between people.The horror in his works derives from our own interactions with all around us. With this novel, King turned the "Ghost story" into a "People story".. The scariest element of this novel is that we take sides with the looney, because we understand why he flips. That's why this is such a great book. The hero is the villian. (Of course, female readers may disagree with this, but, boys, you know what King is saying). A fantastic piece of literature. Well written, engaging and totally, in American parlance, un-put-downable. The Shining is an experience you will not forget. If you meet someone who has not read "The Shining", ignore them.
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very good!
even though I saw the film first, I still really enjoyed the book just as much or maybe even more. this book really is a must read for everyone.
Published 8 days ago by Dan
Absorbing page turning thriller
One of the most effective ideas for a horror story ever. An isolated hotel, cut off from the world in the winter and haunted by the ghosts of it's past. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Rossi
very gripping
most gripping book of all time, you wont get bored of it. the writer knows very well how to create tension throughout the book.
Published 19 days ago by aydin
Shine on
I committed the cardinal sin of watching the Shining film several times without actually reading the book. Read more
Published 22 days ago by Peter James West
NOT like the film!
If like me before I'd read this book you've only seen the film, or even only absorbed those clips and parodies of the film that have seeped into every day usage then it's worth... Read more
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Possibly the best book ever written
There's little I can say to what's already been said about this classic novel of possession and isolation except that I've downloaded "The Shining" onto my Kindle to add to my... Read more
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Amazing
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Published 1 month ago by Luke Parr
Never overlook the past...
If you've seen the film first (as I have), you are still in for a treat. You may have the image of Jack Nicholson playing the lead roll stuck in your head, but that really makes... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Blister Fingers
Master of horror
Stephen King is a master of horror, especially from this great read. Better than the film, it's perfect for Halloween or King fans anywhere.
Published 4 months ago by Miss Z. V. Adams
Disappointing
Firstly, I have to say I didn't like the film - too rambling and not enough happening.
Reading some reviews here I thought the book would be different, but I gave up about... Read more
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