The Shining. Book Summary

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Stephen King

What’s inside

Jack Torrance becomes winter caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel, where he, along with his wife and psychic son, confronts the hotel’s malevolent forces.

You’ll Learn

  • Experience a masterfully crafted atmosphere of suspense
  • Explore the psychological depth of characters under stress
  • Engage with themes of isolation, madness, and supernatural
  • Enjoy the rich, descriptive storytelling of Stephen King

Key Points

  • Jack Torrance’s new job at the Overlook Hotel
  • The eerie isolation and winter setting
  • Danny’s psychic abilities known as ‘The Shining’
  • The hotel’s sinister history and influence
  • The descent into madness
  • Supernatural events and apparitions
  • The climactic and terrifying confrontation

Who’s it For

  • Horror novel enthusiasts
  • Stephen King fans
  • Readers interested in psychological thrillers
  • Fans of supernatural fiction

About the author

Stephen King is a prolific American author known for his captivating horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, and fantasy novels.