Morgan Rusk asked this question about Doctor Sleep (The Shining, #2):
Can you read this without having read The Shining?
Stephanie As far as I remember, you can, but it does help if you've read The Shining. I don't think MAJOR plot points hinge on it, it has it's own story and isn…moreAs far as I remember, you can, but it does help if you've read The Shining. I don't think MAJOR plot points hinge on it, it has it's own story and isn't a sequel really so much as another adventure for one of the main characters, but The Shining is a great book and you need to read it anyway. :) Good Halloween reading!(less)
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