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The Shining

By: Stephen King
Narrated by: Campbell Scott
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Publisher's summary

Before Doctor Sleep, there was The Shining, a classic of modern American horror from the undisputed master, Stephen King.

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.

©1977 Stephen King (P)2005 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

"A master storyteller." ( Los Angeles Times)
"He's the author who can always make the improbable so scary you'll feel compelled to check the locks on the front door." ( The Boston Globe)
"Scary!... Serves up horrors at a brisk, unflagging pace." ( The New York Times)

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Great audible story

One of Stephen King's great novels. The complexity of the characters (such as Jack Torrance) is fantastic. He dives so deep into the subconscious mind of a person to really bring out the sludge that is humanity.

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so much better than the movie

I think this is Stevens best work. truly scary and almost psychedelic at times. just fantastic.

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Steven King never disappoints

The book is much better than the movie, as usually is the case. I love how well Steven King's characters are developed. Being inside the character's minds is truly what makes this such a great book. I could not stop listening and finished it quickly.

The reader did a great job but it took me several chapters to get used to him. I listened to another book he read that I did not like and I think that affected my opinion.

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It's NOT the movie.

This was a totally different experience than what you get in the movie. Love It.

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Awesome story!!

Loved this book! I had only seen the movie and had not got around to listening the book. So much is different and love the spin at the end! A must read(listen)!

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Amazing book and Narrated amazingly by Campbell Scott

I read this book many many years ago.I recently got into audiobooks and Campbell Scott completely sold it for me!This brought back so much memories and the way he read it added so much depth and effect!

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Kings Ultimate Masterpiece

Having already seen the movie, I had some inkling of what to expect, but wow was I wrong! It is no wonder why this is considered one of the best King novels! The narration is a little bland for my taste but that could also be from having finished "Needful Things" narrated by the legend himself. An absolute must read!!!!

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He is the king

What can you say about King‘s work? Obviously he’s a genius, so nothing more to be said about the story. This version is well performed, and worth a listen.

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Quietly terrifying!

This story is so much more than the movie. Almost unrecognizable. It is terrifying and wonderful!

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Great book...

I was apprehensive about getting this book because of the lambasting of the narrator. In contrast, he did a fine job. I've heard better and worse. Great production of a great story.

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