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Horror· United States

The Shining

by Stephen King
Aggregate Editorial Score46/100
★Bram Stoker Award
Published 1977506 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Stephen King's The Shining (1977) stands as one of the most significant works of horror of its era. Jack Torrance, a recovering alcoholic and aspiring writer, takes a job as winter caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel with his wife and young son, Danny, who has psychic powers—'the shining.' King's breakout novel is a masterclass in psychological horror and one of the great American horror novels. Themes of family, isolation, addiction run through the work. The book has received recognition from Bram Stoker Award 1977.

Book Details

AuthorStephen King
Published1977
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages506
Category👻 Horror
ISBN9780307743657
Editorial Score46/100
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👻 Horror

Fiction designed to frighten, unsettle, or disturb the reader.

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

This book is part of United States's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

Bram Stoker Award
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197721
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Shining about?

Jack Torrance, a recovering alcoholic and aspiring writer, takes a job as winter caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel with his wife and young son, Danny, who has psychic powers—'the shining.' King's breakout novel is a masterclass in psychological horror and one of the great American horror novels.

Who wrote The Shining?

The Shining was written by Stephen King, from United States. First published in 1977.

What awards has The Shining won?

The Shining has received the following awards and honours: Bram Stoker Award 1977.

Is The Shining worth reading?

The Shining is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 21/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in family, isolation, addiction.

Where can I buy The Shining?

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What category is The Shining?

The Shining is classified as Horror. Fiction designed to frighten, unsettle, or disturb the reader.

What country is The Shining from?

The Shining originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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