Differences between the book and the movies

[Matthew]

I'm only 13% of the way done with the book but I'm already surprised at some differences in the book compared to the miniseries or Kubrick film. Kubrick's film made The Shining a haunted house tale basically. This novel is going with something deeper mentally going on I think.

What differences between versions and adaptions are you seeing?

[Bob]

So I have not seen the movie in forever. Of cpourse when I got back from a job site it was on AMC but already missed first half. Maybe next time

[Anna]

*gulp* I never saw the movie. *averts eye contact*

[Anna]

I have read SK before but it's been ages. I like how he writes and goes off on these old memories and thought processes of the characters. and then before i know it, I'm left wondering where was i in the story, and a couple of lines later he brings me back to the present. SK is a master at plunging the reader into the story.

[Bob]

Just starting the second section when they arrive at the Overlook. The mental, psychological elements are what intrigue me at this point. Jack's anger issues. Danny's dreams, invisible friend etc.

[Amanda]

Anna wrote: "*gulp* I never saw the movie. *averts eye contact*"

I never have either!

[Andrew]

I haven't either, but did hear that there were twins in this. After reading this earlier this year... still haven't found them.

[Anna]

I have no idea how to respond to people's comments so I will just name them. @Amanda, well at least i dont feel all alone. @andrew, I do remember a set of twins that were mentioned in the book. Remember the previous family that stayed at the hotel? Didn't the dad shoot the mom and kill his twin girls?

[Bob]

I do remember the twins mentioned earlier as part of the past scandals

[Matthew]

Almost halfway through and the twins still aren't there.

But the topiaries? *shudders*

[Andrew]

I do remember the story now, thanks.

[Amanda]

Calvinist wrote: "Almost halfway through and the twins still aren't there.

But the topiaries? *shudders*"

Oh, the topiary part is so creepy.

[Andrew]

Right!?

[Matthew]

finished RM217 Revisited and all I can hear is "we all float down here Georgie." LOL

[Matthew]

Also I love how our active book club group is growing. :)