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The Shining
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I wanted to add a couple Stephen King Novels to the list right off the bat. This is one that I really wan…more

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Derek Drifmeyer
Aug 22, 2015 rated it it was amazing
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Why did I wait so long to read this book? my first foray into the works of Stephen King was The Stand, which I felt was boring and overwritten. The Shining was great. This is the first time I've ever been scared by a book. Thought about putting in in the freezer, but thought my iPad might not like that. I hope Doctor Sleep is half as good as The Shining. ...more
Caitlin Ball
Mar 20, 2020 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
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A mixture of reality and fantasy, with a horrifyingly captivating entity that demands attention from the people it traumatizes. A delightfully possessive, and savagely aggressive creature with beguiling charm and cunning. Truly an intimidating monster for anyone to have as advisory.
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Jan 01, 2019 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition