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?
Sorina Yes, but it depends on the book. I'm also a rationalist reader and I didn't enjoy at all The Dark Tower. Too much fantasy for me. But I liked a lot Th…moreYes, but it depends on the book. I'm also a rationalist reader and I didn't enjoy at all The Dark Tower. Too much fantasy for me. But I liked a lot The Shining, Doctor Sleep, Mr. Mercedes, Christine. I recommend you "JFK: 22.11.63". Just a little bit of fantasy, the book is awesome.(less)
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