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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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To be alone once again

I agree with Stephen King when he says this is not his most frightening book although it is believed to be.

The book to me only makes me long for a past that is no longer achievable at least in the United States, to be isolated for a long period of time alone and working with no one around you. I listened to this book while working nights in a warehouse by and I can feel the isolation, it is something that comforts me. This book left me with a deep longing to visit the Overlook hotel, perhaps stay there forever, alone with the whispers of the past.

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I Liked the Narrator

As everyone seems to be saying already, the narrator seemed a bit monotone to me at first, but once the scenes are set it actually suited the bleakness and desolation of the book more than it took anything away for me. There are only a handful of characters, but each voice was easily identifiable. Then the doodoo hits the ol' fan in the story and the narration seems a bit more angry and animated; keeping pace with the story quite well. Anyway, I liked it, maybe you will too.

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It was great! Feeling the spooks

Man this was so good!! I really liked the performance from the reader. He was really feeling like Jack on some points, which makes the book totally come to life. I would really recommend this to someone.

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this is a perfect book.

treat yourself and get this. we all know the movie, which is NOT the book. characters are named the same, but its so very different. enjoy!

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EVEN BETTER THAN THE MOVIE!!!

I love most things Stephen King, and saw The Shining years ago. After listening to Doctor Sleep on Audible (and LOVING it!), my husband and I decided to go back and listen to The Shining. It was so much better than the movie. We have become completely hooked on Audible and listening to books. The stories are not only fabulous, but the people reading them really bring the characters to life! I highly recommend Stephen King as an author, and Audible as the way to experience his books!

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Wow!!

Now I understand why Stephan King was so upset about Kubrick's adaptation. Shine on friends!

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love!

Loved it! Second time for this book . Masterpiece. I look forward to listening to more Stephen King.

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great story! i wish it was longer. reccomended

if you like super natural horror then this book, well audio recording of someone reading the book, will be right up your alley!

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absolutely intense and terrifying! great story

narration was tremendously achieved! I was very into the story and felt a part of it.

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Wow ... just grand!

What a great book! Fantastic writing and a great performance. It's clear why this is one of Stephen King's best. If you have seen the movie ... flush your mind and listen to the book. You will not be disappointed.

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