A Goodreads user asked this question about The Shining (The Shining, #1):
are all stephen king books paranormal? I rarely enjoy paranormal books. Can a rationalist like me enjoy his books?
2022056WF It's not so much the paranormal, but psychological torment. It has many paranormal elements, but they're mostly causing the psychological torment. Giv…moreIt's not so much the paranormal, but psychological torment. It has many paranormal elements, but they're mostly causing the psychological torment. Give it a try, it might surprise you.(less)
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