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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S 100 BEST MYSTERY AND THRILLER BOOKS OF ALL TIME • 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.
ASIN : B001BANK32
Editore : Vintage (24 giugno 2008)
Lingua : Inglese
Dimensioni file : 4288 KB
Da testo a voce : Abilitato
Screen Reader : Supportato
Miglioramenti tipografici : Abilitato
X-Ray : Abilitato
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Lunghezza indole : 673 pagine
Cliente Amazon –
Masterpiece
Leggere i lavori del maestro nella lingua in cui sono stati pensati e messi nero su bianco è tutta un’altra cosa. à l’autentico King.Ogni opera è un capolavoro, uno specchio dell’animo umano, una storia di crescita. Penso che It continui a essere il mio preferito in assoluto, ma sono estremamente grata di aver aggiunto questa perla alla collana di lavori del maestro che ho letto in lingua originale.
Adelina –
The shining
Regalo apprezzato
F –
Best King
More complex and deeper than the movie.
GerardoF –
Un classico imperdibile
“The Shining” è uno dei classici di King e leggerlo nella versione inglese originale aiuta ancor più a cogliere tutte le sue sfumature (che vanno oltre quelle presenti nel pur bellissimo film)…Questa versione Kindle è perfetta sotto tutti i punti di vista.
Malia –
Meglio del previsto
Con la mente ancora alle immagini del film, mi aspettavo un libro diverso.In realtà la narrazione è spettacolare, la lingua comprensibile, libro molto avvincente.Da consigliare per chi voglia approfondire la conoscenza della lingua inglese.
Lorenzo Quadrini –
Bello
Bel libro per chi ha amato il famoso film di Stanley Kubrick. Sicuramente da leggere anche per chi non è un appassionato
Luca C. –
Capolavoro!
Avrò letto questo libro mille volte! In italiano.Ora mi sto cimentando con l’inglese. Mitico!L’analisi psicologica del personaggio Torrance è notevolissima, quasi quasi verrebbe da dargli ragione. Evidentemente l’Overlook ha un influsso mortifero anche sui lettori…
Fabio C. –
A classic
The Shining by Stephen King is a masterful work that stands as one of the cornerstones of horror literature. First published in 1977, this novel continues to captivate and terrify readers with its intensity and skill in creating suspense.The story follows Jack Torrance, an aspiring writer and recovering alcoholic, who takes a job as the winter caretaker of the Overlook Hotel, an old and isolated resort in the Colorado mountains. Accompanied by his wife Wendy and his son Danny, a boy with extraordinary psychic abilities known as “the shining,” Jackâs situation deteriorates as the isolation and dark past of the hotel begin to exert their influence. As Jack descends into madness, the tension escalates to a crescendo of terror.What struck me most about The Shining is Stephen King’s ability to build an oppressive and unsettling atmosphere. The Overlook Hotel is not merely the backdrop but becomes a character in its own right, with a palpable presence that affects the actions and destinies of the protagonists. King uses the isolated setting and the psychology of his characters to heighten the sense of claustrophobia and paranoia, leading the reader through an immersive and harrowing experience.Jack Torrance, in particular, is a complex and multifaceted character. His gradual descent into madness is depicted with a psychological depth that makes his transformation both tragic and disturbing. The novel explores themes such as parenthood, addiction, and the struggle against inner demons, reflected in the conflicts and family dynamics.Danny, with his “shining,” adds another layer of mystery and horror. His telepathic connection with Dick Hallorann and the terrifying visions of the future contribute to an increasing sense of dread and suspense.Iconic scenes, such as the encounter with the hotelâs ghosts and the famous phrase “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy,” are brilliant examples of Kingâs ability to turn the mundane into something extraordinarily unsettling.Despite my great admiration for this novel, I would rate it 4 stars out of 5. This is because, in some sections, the narrative can feel a bit slow, and the detailed descriptions of certain scenes might seem excessive to some readers. However, these are minor flaws in an otherwise exceptional work.The Shining is undoubtedly one of the essential reads for horror enthusiasts. Kingâs mastery in crafting a compelling and frightening story places it among the great classics of literature. If youâre ready to confront a tale that delves into the darkest recesses of the human mind, this novel is an unmissable choice.
Marcos –
Afinal de contas, é o hotel ou a alma de Jack Torrance que é assombrada? Tem que ler o livro para responder, pois o livro permite várias interpretações. Lembrando que a literatura de terror é um dos meios que temos de experienciar e compreender medos bem reais que se abatem sobre o mundo. Livro muito bom, pra lá de recomendável.
Elif –
Kitap tam zamanında ve hasarsız geldi. Ãok memnun kaldık.
Rebecca –
I never thought I’d become a Stephen King fan at the age of 43, especially as I dislike horror more than any other genre, but I have done a complete 180!Stephen King creates characters who are so relatable, so real, so utterly convincing, and he weaves them into believable and mesmerising stories which simply cannot be put down unless you absolutely have to sleep, eat, ot use the toilet!I read Carrie, then moved onto The Shining, and then read Dr Sleep. Both The Shining and Dr Sleep are an unexpected in depth exploration of alcoholism and recovery which I lost myself in.The Shining is probably one of the best books I have read, and will ever read. Although it comes across as horror, if you know of addiction, you could interpret it to simply be the self destruction of a man in the throes of alcoholism. The horror element, to me, was like a description of the before, during, and after of a bender! The emotional rollercoaster I went through reading this book made me feel like I had literally lived through every page of it.Absolutely incredible writing: Stephen King is an absolute master of his craft.*Update: I’m now on my 4th Stephen King novel in two months and I am hooked.
Emily Helal –
A masterpiece of character and a striking psychological thriller.
Maud –
The lockdown of a caretaker with his wife and son in an old haunted hotel in the mountain during a winter. The caretaker is an alcoolic but there is no alcohol in the hotel . His son is shining. Both are the victim of hallucination. His wife doesn’ t trust her husband any more because he has once broken his son’ s arm. She also has hallucinations. The hotel is trying to kill them.A very good story.