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The Shining

Stephen King · Horror

63 Pulse Score

Based on recommendations from independent creators

haunted settinggothic atmospherehigh stakes survivalclosed circle
supernatural horrorpsychological thriller
🌶️🌶️Mild — romantic tension, kissing, nothing explicit

#37 All Time

About this book

Jack Torrance’s new job at the Overlook Hotel is the perfect chance for a fresh start. As the off-season caretaker at the atmospheric old hotel, he’ll have plenty of time to spend reconnecting with his family and working on his writing. But as the harsh winter weather sets in, the idyllic location feels ever more remote . . . and more sinister. And the only one to notice the strange and terrible forces gathering around the Overlook is Danny Torrance, a uniquely gifted five-year-old. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/92991/the-shining-by-stephen-king/

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