dsreads answers “I didn't read the "Shining," but in the...”

A Goodreads user asked this question about Doctor Sleep (The Shining, #2):

I didn't read the "Shining," but in the movie, Dick Hallorann is attacked by Jack Torrance's wielding ax, and I presumed he died...Does he survive in the book?

dsreads Oh come on guys, the film is an absolute masterpiece. Different from the book? Of course, all Kubrick differs greatly from the book.

Yes, he survived. …moreOh come on guys, the film is an absolute masterpiece. Different from the book? Of course, all Kubrick differs greatly from the book.

Yes, he survived. Yes the book is great and you should read it. Yes you all should watch the movie too :)(less)

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