The Shining

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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 . . .

(P)2005 Simon & Schuster Audio Division, Simon & Schuster, Inc.

Critics Review

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
As a storyteller, he is up there in the Dickens class
The Times

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This is the only book alongside Watership Down which I have read in real life and more than once. I am not good at reading books, but this kept me hooked as a kid and I still love it. The narration was absolute brilliance. I loved every second of it. Scott was able to bring through all the emotions but even more he excelled in the crisscrossing thoughts, the quick cuts I was sure nobody could handle in audio form. Thank you! Definitely recommending.
NaarasMax 02/09/2025
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Josh Semaan 24/05/2024
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A great listen and one I would recommend to anyone who only watched the film.
I'm not sure why, but the film was a poor interpretation of this book. This is often the case with Stephen King books.
Hojohns 23/09/2023
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