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The Shining (The Shining, #1)

Stephen King

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. Week 1: More Than 500 Pages

* Week 1: Introduction
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Jul 22, 2011 Jason Pellegrini rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: 2023, audible

I usually don’t bother writing reviews if the book I’m reading is one where everything that can be said about it has already been said. However, if there is one that I have strong thoughts on, I will write a review. The Shining happens to be one of those stories.

I originally read The Shining back in 2009. Though I enjoyed it, I didn’t think too much of it. Just an enjoyable read from my favorite author. I recently decided to follow up on my urge to revisit the Torrance family and their winter a ...more

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Mar 24, 2018 Leonor rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: terror-horror, suspense, desafío-2018

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Jack Torrance es un padre de familia cuyas oportunidades en la vida han ido menguando, a causa del alcohol. Un amigo influyente le consigue trabajo de cuidador de un prestigioso hotel, el Overlook, para que lo mantenga durante el invierno, ya que se cierra en esta temporada por estar situado en medio de las montañas, con difícil acceso.

Jack vive con su mujer, Wendy, y su hijo de 5 años, Danny. El niño tiene ciertas aptitudes psíquicas, por lo que de inmediato se dará cuenta de las presenc ...more

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