Seeing it as the perfect chance to earn a good bit of money, spend some quality time with his family, and progress on his writing, Jack jumps on the opportunity without asking too many questions. Jack receives a job offer to maintain the Overlook Hotel over the winter period, isolated from society as can be. In other words, if you think having seen the movie is enough to pretend you’ve read the book, I’d urge you to reconsider.įor those who are only discovering this classic bestseller of the 70s for the first time, or are in need of a refresher course, it follows the story of Jack Torrence, author and seasonal hotel caretaker, his wife Wendy, and their five-year-old son Danny. The film is a beast in its own right, and I believe it ought to be considered differently from the book. The majority of people are familiar with the story courtesy of Stanley Kubrick‘s excellent adaptation by the same name, but as is quite often the case, only so much of a book can be transposed onto the silver screen. Stephen King, a name which I’m certain most of you are already familiar with, is the kind of author who set new trends back in his day, and I think few of his works had a literary impact comparable to The Shining. Publisher: Baker Publishing Group ISBN: 9780764204630 Number of pages: 284 Weight: 300 g Dimensions: 212 x 143 x 21 mm You may also be interested in.The horror genre is one whose evolution can be quite fascinating to trace, the majority of its authors following trends until someone comes along to set a new one. Winner of the Gold Book Award (500,000 copies sold), Feeling betrayed, Katie watches as the only life she has ever known begins to unravel, leaving in its wake a furrow of pain.and a future of hope.
Why else would her Amish mother, a plain and simple woman who embraces the Old Order laws, hide the beautiful baby dress in the attic? On the eve of Katie's wedding to widower Bishop John, startling news staggers out of her anguished parents, and nothing prepares Katie for the devastation their confession brings. When Katie Lapp stumbles upon a satin infant gown in the dusty leather trunk of her parents' attic, she knows it holds a story she must discover. But a secret lies buried that could shatter the tranquility its inhabitants have grown to love. In the quiet Amish community of Hickory Hollow, Pennsylvania, time has stood still while cherished traditions and heartfelt beliefs have flourished.
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