A review by nanabobana
The Shining by Stephen King

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A reliance on the classic horror cliches of the 70s is what holds this book back. The delving into a broken family and the nature of evil are thrilling and terrifying. This is one of my favorite reads.