Christy 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?

Christy Never ever ever use the movies as a guide. I think the movie was good on it't own, but unless I'm mistaken, Stephen King was NOT happy with that movie…moreNever ever ever use the movies as a guide. I think the movie was good on it't own, but unless I'm mistaken, Stephen King was NOT happy with that movie and did NOT approve of it.(less)

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