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I've never read a stephen king novel. Would the shining be a good one to start with?
Gretchen Marshall This is one of my favorite books of all time of any book. It isn't just terrifying, it is vivid with its characters and their relationships. It had gr…moreThis is one of my favorite books of all time of any book. It isn't just terrifying, it is vivid with its characters and their relationships. It had great tension. It has a great setting and storyline. I would recommend it to anyone.(less)
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