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Essential Read

The Shining

by Stephen King · 1977

Horror · ranked #2 in category

A family caretakes an empty winter hotel that wants the father for itself; King's masterclass in dread.

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The verdict

Category
Horror
First published
1977 · 1970s
Author
Stephen King
Standing
Essential Read

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