Soon, after a winter storm leaves them snowbound, the supernatural forces inhabiting the hotel influence Jack's sanity, leaving his wife and son in incredible danger. His family accompanies him on this job, including his young son Danny Torrance, who possesses "the shining", an array of psychic abilities that allow Danny to see the hotel's horrific past. The Shining centers on the life of Jack Torrance, a struggling writer and recovering alcoholic who accepts a position as the off-season caretaker of the historic Overlook Hotel in the Colorado Rockies. Book Review of The Shining (1977 throwback) by Stephen King. The book was followed by a sequel, Doctor Sleep, published in 2013. The setting and characters are influenced by King's personal experiences, including both his visit to The Stanley Hotel in 1974 and his struggle with alcoholism. It is King's third published novel and first hardback bestseller its success firmly established King as a preeminent author in the horror genre. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. 1st Anchor Books trade paperback edition (US/CAN), Paperback, 659 pages. It tells the story of a family snowed in at a haunted hotel. The Shining (Paperback) Published August 2013 by Anchor Books. The Shining is a 1977 horror novel by American author Stephen King. AbstractStephen Kings The Shining (1977) is one of the most popular horror novels of all time.
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