Book reviews: The Shining, by Stephen King 4 Articles

by Jason Lusk

Following the success of "Carrie" and "'Salem's Lot," Stephen King tried several ideas that just didn't click. Figuring a break might help, he and his family went to vacation at the Stanley Hotel in the Colorado Rockies. ...read more

by Frances O'Neill

The chapter begins with the Torrances, Jack, his wife Wendy, and son Danny and Jack's acceptance of a seasonal caretaker position in a rural, desolate snowed-in area. His current occupation is an author. His current hope...read more

by The Ghosty Gal

The Shining was the first Stephen King novel I ever read and it is the book that got me hooked. I have always enjoyed reading and there have been many books that thoroughly engaged me. However the Shining was an entirely...read more

by Nissa Annakindt

Jack Torrance's life is disintegrating. Alcoholism and a violent incident have cost him his teaching job. His only hope is in a job offer to be winter caretaker at a mountain hotel in Colorado. While there, he hopes to fin...read more