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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.

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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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So much better than the movie!

Great book. I just wish I had not waited so long to hear/read it. Great performance by the reader. Campbell Scott did a great job!

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Fantastic, gripping story

I've enjoyed several Stephen King [audio] books like The Stand and Under the Dome after reading the original print version. This was the first foray straight into the audio version. It was excellent. Beyond being a great story with colorful imagery and deep character development, the audio was well performed and made me feel as if I were in the thick of the story several times. Looking forward to listening to Doctor Sleep next.

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You shouldn’t be reading this review, read the story!!!

This story will captivate you immediately. I have read many King books but never got around to this story...mainly because I have a nostalgic love of Kubrick’s movie adaption and I did not want to scathe it. However, when I learned that King did not see eye to eye on the film it peaked my interests to explore the book. Thanks to Audible I was able to fit this book into my crazy schedule and I could not stop listening. This book is up there along side The Dark Tower series and The Stand if you are an avid King reader. Use that free credit and listen to this masterpiece which was narrated superbly!

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Awesome Book!!

It was definitely better than the movie!!! I recommend everyone at least listen to it whole loved the movie!!

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THIS WAS AMAZING

This book was more that amazing. I felt like I could close my eyes and be there. And the narrator was amazing too. I’m recommending this book to everyone that will listen. Great job Audible

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Amazing

Great book and narration, thought I would not enjoy it because I saw the movie but this is a totally different experience.

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Shine on Baby

loved the narrator the most! I have to say that I like the book wayyyyy more than the original movie! read it!

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Amazing, Ispiring!

This book is so different than what Kubrick imagined and I now understand why King never cared for the film. Jack and Danny are amazingly deep characters and none of that depth is even touched in the film. I recommend this for anyone who has ever done something they regretted, anyone who likes a scary story or anyone who may have been addicted to something. It will be resoundingly poignant. Otherwise, just a masterful tale.

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Finally got around to this one!

Loved it. Intense. I sometimes couldn't stop listening. Excellent narration of characters. Enjoyed this book very much!

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amazing book

Stephen king world's brightest he us so talented and the book was just perfect it's a good book for any adult through young adult

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