Ebook {Epub PDF} The Shining by Stephen King

 · The Shining. Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson), his wife Wendy (Shelley Duvall), and their young son Danny (Danny Lloyd) move into the Overlook Hotel, where Jack has been hired as the winter caretaker. Cut off from civilization for months, Jack hopes to battle alcoholism and uncontrolled rage while writing.  · The Shining is a ghost story told the way it should be. The characters are strong and endaring, all in their own right. I actually really like Jack Torrance. He has personality, plenty of flaws, and he’s just like every John Doe next door. Stephen King does an excellent job describing Jack’s descent into madness. Danny is another great character/5(K).  · Title: The Shining. Author: Steven King. Published: Genre: horror. Rating: /5. The Premise: Synopsis (from Goodreads): Jack Torrance’s new job at the Overlook Hotel is the perfect chance for a fresh start.

The Shining is the third book published by Stephen King; it is his third novel. The book was published by Doubleday in Janu. The book was followed in by the sequel Doctor Sleep. This classic novel is arguably King's most famous story. It deals with many of King's recurring themes, including alcoholism, domestic violence, misfit, yet gifted children and the insanity of authors. The Shining is a horror film directed by Stanley Kubrick, based on the book with the same title. Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) arrives at the Overlook Hotel to interview for the open position of winter caretaker. The hotel itself is built on the site of an Indian burial ground and becomes completely snowbound during the long winters. Manager Stuart Ullman (Barry Nelson) warns him that a. About The Shining #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • 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.

The Shining Background. This classic novel is arguably King's most famous story. It deals with many of King's recurring themes, Plot. Jack Torrance, a loving father when sober, is a temperamental alcoholic and aspiring writer. He is trying to Characters. Danny Torrance - Jack and Wendy's son. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Try again. #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • 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. The Shining. Released. January Available Format (s) Hardcover / Paperback / Trade / Kindle / Audio / Movie / TV Miniseries / DVD. Publisher. Doubleday. Jack Torrance, his wife Wendy, and their young son Danny move into the Overlook Hotel, where Jack has been hired as the winter caretaker. Cut off from civilization for months, Jack hopes to battle alcoholism and uncontrolled rage while writing a play.