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The Shining
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Kat
Sep 23, 2013 rated it liked it
Perhaps I held high expectations, too high expectations, for this book. I first got hooked by all the hype raving for the movie, and despite I know, reading reviews, that the movie has a different storyline, I decided to "first read the book, then watch the movie".

I guess I just don't like Stephen king's writing style? The 217 woman spooked me a bit, but otherwise, I think the book was overrated.

How Danny was all helpless but suddenly so sure of himself by the end. Hmmm...

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Susan
Nov 27, 2019 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
A revisit to my first ever SK book 32 years later. And still insane!
FlowerFairy
Sep 27, 2020 rated it it was amazing
I’ve no idea how many times I’ve read this book. My fave from Uncle Stevie. This time I listened to the audiobook. I’ve come to the realization that each time I read it, I dislike Jack more and more earlier in the story. This time from just about the opening line. Doesn’t mean I like the story any less, just that my perspective seems to be changing the older I get.
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