The Shining
by Stephen King
Age band: 15+
Looky Rating System: Violence 4/5, Love & Romance 1/5, Mental Health 4/5, Language 3/5, Substance Use 5/5, Fear / Horror 5/5, Fantasy / Supernatural 4/5, LGBTQ+ Representation 2/5.
Description
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • ONE OF TIME'S 100 BEST MYSTERY AND THRILLER BOOKS OF ALL TIME • In this masterpiece of modern American horror that inspired Stanley Kubrick’s classic film, Jack Torrance takes a job as the caretaker of the remote Overlook Hotel. As the brutal winter sets in, the hotel’s dark secrets begin to unravel. “An undisputed master of suspense and terror.” —The Washington PostJack Torrance’s new job at the Overlook Hotel is the perfect chance for a fresh start.