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Akshat Bhardwaj asked this question about Doctor Sleep (The Shining, #2):
Do I have to read The Shining before I read Doctor Sleep? I Bought Doctor Sleep today and I didn't know it was a sequel to The Shining. So, do I absolutely have to read the shining first or not. Plus is Doctor Sleep scary as everyone says ?
Aida The Shining describes in detail the father's alcoholism and how he was affected by the Overlook Hotel's possessiveness. It also describes Danny's spec…moreThe Shining describes in detail the father's alcoholism and how he was affected by the Overlook Hotel's possessiveness. It also describes Danny's special talents, such that by reading it first, you may better understand how his past experiences are motivating him/his behavior in the book Dr. Sleep. (less)
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Doctor Sleep
by Stephen King (Goodreads Author)
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