Morgan Rusk asked this question about Doctor Sleep (The Shining, #2):
Can you read this without having read The Shining?
Vilhelm Schmidt It worked for me. The Shining (movie) gave me all the background I needed to thoroughly enjoy Dr. Sleep. The stories are intertwined to a degree, but …moreIt worked for me. The Shining (movie) gave me all the background I needed to thoroughly enjoy Dr. Sleep. The stories are intertwined to a degree, but if you’ve seen the movie, imo, you don’t need to read the Shining. Definitely read Dr. Sleep though.(less)
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by Stephen King (Goodreads Author)
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