"YOU'RE THE CARETAKER, SIR. YOU'VE ALWAYS BEEN THE CARETAKER. I SHOULD KNOW, SIR. I'VE ALWAYS BEEN HERE...."
-- DELBERT GRADY OF THE OVERLOOK HOTEL
THE SHINING
First published in 1977, The Shining quickly became a benchmark in the literary career of Stephen King. This tale of a troubled man hired to care for a remote mountain resort over the winter, his loyal wife, and their uniquely gifted son slowly but steadily unfolds as secrets from the Overlook Hotel's past are revealed, and the hotel itself attempts to laim the very souls of the Torrence family. Adapted into a cinematic masterpiece of horror by legendaryStanley Kubrick -- featuring an unforgettable performance by a demonic Jack Nicholson --The Shining stands as a cultural icon of modern horror, a searing study of a family torn apart, and a nightmarish glimpse into the dark recesses of human weakness and dementia.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
A Metaphor:
The one thing about this story that is often overlooked is that it is a metaphor...for alcoholism..a subject King knows about all too well. it is no surprise that King disliked Kubrick's interpretation, as it completely ignored this element. Jack Torrance was not an evil man. He was a loving father and husband who had bouts of evil when the Overlook Hotel exerted its influence on him..get the idea of how this book is a metaphor? Also The character of Dick Halloran plays a huge role in the book and Kubrick... more info
Interesting Book:
The Shining is a great book, if you have enough time to read it. I have only gotten about half-way through it, and had to stop to finish up another book. I do believe that anyone can read this book, and it is a privilage to do so. When I am caught up with my reading, I will finish this interesting book. :D
Absolutely enjoyable!:
I just happen to finish this book today, which I just found out is Mr. King's birthday (Sept. 21st). After reading King's The Tommyknockers and Lisey's Story, which were exasperatingly wordy, I found The Shining a real treat to read. The novel has a richness that Kubrick's film lacked completely. King has a superb talent for creating characters that seem unbelievably real. You really get to know the characters inside and out - especially Jack. He's a good, highly intelligent educated father that loves his... more info
The Shining:
I'm glad I read it. From page one, I was hooked on this novel. It's just the kind of book that you cannot put down. I liked Danny and Wendy and I wanted them to be ok. Having seen the film so many times, I know what happens but the book was excellent. It scared me. The thought alone of being stranded in a large hotel for months in the dead of winter scares me. And poor Wendy and Danny, they are supposed to be able to trust Jack to take care of them. The way King describes the hotel, it's corridors and... more info
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