The Shining

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0

Description:

A masterpiece of horror that follows a writer and his family as they become caretakers of an isolated hotel during the winter. Stephen King's novel explores madness, addiction, and the supernatural in one of his most terrifying works.

Language: English

Format: PAPERBACK

Pages: 447

Genre: Horror

Plot

Jack Torrance, a recovering alcoholic and struggling writer, takes a job as the winter caretaker of the isolated Overlook Hotel. He moves in with his wife Wendy and son Danny, who has psychic abilities. As the hotel's dark past begins to surface, Jack's sanity deteriorates, and the hotel's malevolent forces target his family.

News & Announcements

Published in 1977, became a horror classic

Over 1 million copies sold in hardcover

Adapted into a classic film by Stanley Kubrick in 1980

Considered one of King's greatest works

Inspired a sequel, 'Doctor Sleep'

Sai Nath Reader

November 22, 2025

5.0

Its an amazing read

user2 Reader

November 8, 2025

5.0

Good book