The Shining is a horror novel by American author Stephen King which was published in 1977. It was King's third published novel and first hardcover bestseller. This book brought success into King's life and established him as a pre-eminent author in the literary world of the horror genre. The plot and characters of this novel are inspired by King's personal experiences, including both his visit to The Stanley Hotel in 1974 and his recovery from alcoholism.
The Shining centers the life of Jack Torrance, an aspiring writer and recovering alcoholic who accepts a position as the off-season caretaker of the historic Overlook Hotel in the Colorado Rockies. His family accompanies him on his job, including his young son Danny Torrance, who possesses 'the shining', an array of psychic abilities that allow Danny to see the hotel's horrific past. Soon, after a winter storm leaves them snowbound, the old place looks more isolated and sinister. The supernatural forces inhabiting the hotel influence Jack's sanity which brings staggering danger to his wife and son.
Review
The Shining is the third novel of King, the master storyteller. He serves horror at a brisk and unflagging pace. The Shining is a scary novel.. it will haunt you and make your blood run cold and your heart race at a fast pace with fear. King definitely knows more about confined places and horror activity in there this novel is a clear exemplar. This gruesome novel contains his peerless imagination which is a grisly treat for his fans across the world.
"He is 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
Adaptation
The novel had been adapted many times for different media platforms:
- In 1980, It was adapted into a feature film of the same name, directed by Stanely Kubrick and co-written with Diane Johnson, with a little change in its theme and Wendy's character, though King was disappointed with the adaptation, it was one of the greatest horror films ever made.
- In 1997, it was premiered as a television miniseries. Stephen King himself wrote and closely monitored the making of the series to ensure that it followed the novel's narratives.
- In 2016, it was adapted into an opera of the same name.
- The novel was also being adapted into a stage play directed by Ivo Van Hove and written by Simon Stephens.
- A spin-off series titled 'Overlook' is in development by J. J. Abrams and his production company Bad Robot. It will air on HBO Max and explores the tales of the Overlook Hotel.
About the Author
His first crime thriller featuring Bill Hodges, Mr. Mercedes, won the Edgar Award for best novel and was shortlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger Award. Both Mr. Mercedes and End of Watch received the Goodreads Choice Award for the Best Mystery and Thriller of 2014 and 2016 respectively.
His novel 11/22/63 was named a top ten book of 2011 by the New York Times Book Review and won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Mystery/Thriller as well as the Best Hardcover Book Award from the International Thriller Writers Association.
Stephen King has been the recipient of many national and international awards to date. He has received America's prestigious 2003 National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters and the 2014 National Medal of Arts. In 2007 he also won the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America. He has been described as 'King of Horror' a play on his surname.
King studied at the University of Maine, graduating in 1970 with a Bachelor of Arts in English. He lives in Bangor, Maine, with his wife, novelist Tabitha King.
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Rating: 4.8/5
Author: Stephen King
Publisher: Anchor (Reprint), Doubleday (Original)
Publishing Date: August 27,2013(Reprint edition), January 28,1977 (Original)
Language: English
Genre: Ghost Fiction, Thriller
ISBN-10: 0345806786
ISBN-13: 978-0345806789
Pages: 688
Cost: 16.57(Paperback)
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