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The Shining

Author:
Stephen King
Read by:
Campbell Scott
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Ratings
Book
1633
Narrator
190
Release Date
August 7, 2012
Duration
15 hours 50 minutes
Summary
#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 Post

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.
Reviews
Profile Avatar Heather D Apr 2018

My absolute favorite book ever! This was my first time hearing/reading the novel... And it's sooooo much better than the movie, and that USED to be my favorite movie! But now, I don't think i can ever watch the movie again without being utterly disappointed. They could have done so much more with the movie. What a let down! I highly recommend this book! It's amazing!

Profile Avatar Misty J Aug 2017

Only 6 hours into the book and am amazed at all the info missing from the movie. The book is amazing. I can't to get to the end! I'm not a fan of the narrator's voices but his annunciation is great. Some times the way he starts sentences is JOLTING. Especially when he goes from Wendy's soft voice to pretty much anything else. But I still like be listening to.

Profile Avatar Kelly K May 2018

Way better than the movie was awesome kept me reading until all hours of the night.

Profile Avatar Jermey Jun 2023

King.... enough said

Profile Avatar Edward B. Mar 2022

great book way way different than the movie

Profile Avatar Laura Luther Aug 2020

great

Profile Avatar Megan A Nov 2017

Campbell Scott is amazing at bringing this amazing tale to life, this is definitely a favorite of King!

Profile Avatar Shauna W Nov 2017

I love Campbell Scott as the narrator for this creepy yet wonderful tale. He is exactly what I look for in a narrator. I'm just getting into King's work and this novel was amazing. it kept me going on my long commute every day.

Profile Avatar Katie Crane Aug 2013

This book is fantastic. I first saw the movie in the miniseries before deciding to read the book. As the saying goes the book is way better than movies. The narrator did a pretty good job doing the different voices. I didn't like him at the beginning but I got used to him.

Profile Avatar Speengus Aug 2024

This is my first, front to back, Stephen King novel! Being a big fan of the film I was naturally drawn to this particular book for these reasons. While I found Stephen King to be an incredibly detailed and cinematic writer, I couldn’t help but feel inundated by the detail he includes in his books. I often times found myself zoning out when it began to describe mundane details that are tangentially related to the plot. You could make the case that these details flesh out the world of The Shining and I would agree but I just found that it ultimately made the experience not as engaging as it could have been. Still a great story with fully realized characters and a fantastic setting. I just wish it struck me the same way the film had.

Profile Avatar Quakestar May 2024

Amazing…a story that’s ageless and can get retold again and again. Grabs me every time and I am so invested in the characters and what happens to them. Love this story!

Profile Avatar JanetEB May 2024

Excellent book$! Bravo to the narrator brought every single character to life bravo Campbell Scott bravo!!!

Profile Avatar Ofra G. Feb 2024

Don’t like the narrator

Profile Avatar Paul C. Dec 2023

The story is great. Mr. King should do this for a living. My only complaint is that my particular version was recorded so low that I have to turn up the volume very high. So what you say? Yeah, this doesn't sound like much, but I listen to my audiobooks while walking my dog. I have a pedometer application that tells me how long and how far I've been walking. I walk my dog a lot, probably 8 to 10 miles a day. Because the book was recorded so low, when my pedometer application comes on, it's as loud as a rock concert. OK, maybe not that loud, but it's really loud. I wonder if anyone else has this problem with this recording. Enough complaining. The narrator was good, not great, but good. Sometimes, he comes off as monotone. His interpretation of the characters is distinct enough to know when he speaking for Jack or Wendy, but it's close enough to get lost because the difference isn't big enough, if that makes sense.

Profile Avatar Amy N. Nov 2023

Absolutely loved this book! I heard the movie isnt as good as the book but I saw the movie for the first time after reading this. I think it gave the movie more depth and so I loved both.

Profile Avatar Chakahthehut Sep 2023

Terrifying and captivating read! Can’t ever go wrong with a Stephen King book. Narrator has a great voice and does an amazing job however it is very quiet, which I do not blame the narrator at all! Highly recommend, if you’re even considering, just get it!

Profile Avatar PokeSmot Sep 2023

Wow, how the book blows the movies away. King can make you feel the emotions of the characters just with his words. This is the first book to ever make tears come out. He described Jacks addictions and anger issues to a T. Only someone who has experienced can describe so clearly, genius

Profile Avatar Brooke A. Sep 2023

Campbell Scott is brilliant!

Profile Avatar Ian R Aug 2023

If only the movie was anywhere near as good as the book was

Profile Avatar Lisa Aug 2023

Of course, I've seen the movie and I always feel the book is so much better. And it was. I've always been a big Stephen King fan. So it just goes to say, if you like Stephen King, you're going to enjoy this classic.

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2023

Great, classic horror story.

Profile Avatar Jeannie Davis Mar 2023

I thought it was one of his best books. But again it didn't translate well to a movie. I love the books ending much better than the movies!

Profile Avatar Rane G. Dec 2022

One of King's very best! Nothing like the awful Kubrick film. What a disservice to the original story!

Profile Avatar James D. Dec 2022

Not all Stephen King’s books are fantastic; this one certainly is!

Profile Avatar Maddy D. Nov 2022

Really great book, especially the final act. A bit slow through the middle and sometimes feels like some unnecessary slurs. Great narrator!

Profile Avatar Stephen L. Feb 2022

Beloved classic!

Profile Avatar Lauren T. Nov 2021

This was as good as you’d hope it to be. True enough to the movie to give you the nostalgic feelings while reading, but different enough from the film that it’s a new story that keeps you engaged. The narrator is amazing with his inflection. Highly recommend

Profile Avatar Annery M. Oct 2021

Fantastic narration of a classic.

Profile Avatar Steve P. Oct 2021

Great Listen.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2021

Definitely my favorite book of all time

Profile Avatar Ashley Hillman May 2021

Love Stephen King, love the book what else can I say?

Profile Avatar Gina G. Mar 2021

Excellent book:) one of my favorite.

Profile Avatar David Q. Mar 2021

My first King book, read so many years ago. Been wanting to revisit it and Audiobooks gave me that chance. The movie was not Mr Kubrick’s best effort as he was unable to duplicate King’s mastery of insightful suspense. Narration is very good; it can’t be easy to vocally interpret that level of intensity. Nicely done. Close your eyes, put your head back and take a vivid trip to Colorado.

Profile Avatar Dylan Y. Sep 2020

One of the better S.K books, nice flow, not bloated, he doesn’t get distracted as he did in the book IT. Nice read

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2020

Love the story, Love Stephen King. The narrator is a terrific actor, but such a soft reader that I had to crank up the volume on whatever listening device I was using, and no matter what kind of device, I had the damn thing all the way up. But overall, it’s amazing!

Profile Avatar Jordanna H. May 2020

the book itself is amazing, undeniably a King masterpiece. My biggest complaint was the narration, which did ocasionally provide very good and interesting voices but was mostly dry and uninteresting to listen to. It took me a great deal of time to finish this book because the Narrator was simply so boring to listen to through most of the novel...

Profile Avatar William R. May 2020

this book is crazy

Profile Avatar Chie W. Apr 2020

It dragged a little at the beginning but that is his way to develop the story. It was much more scary than the movie.

Profile Avatar Pia T. Apr 2020

The greatest book ever. The narrator made it all come to life. I have never had any interest in horror like this until now. I’m now beginning the book “Doctor Sleep” which is a continuation of this book. Just started and already hooked. I strongly recommend it. We are following aftermath of Danny, his mother and Dick.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2020

One of my favorite books, the shining has a very unsettling plot that keeps the reader engaged. The book has details like Danny’s ability to shine, the hotel’s takeover of Jack, and the hedge animals that you just can’t get in the same capacity from the movie.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Feb 2020

This is one of favorites from Stephen King!

Profile Avatar Robert G. Jan 2020

Great book, so much better then the movie! Glad I read/listened to the book first! The reader was great!

Profile Avatar Jonathan J. Jan 2020

bad narrator

Profile Avatar Jose victor G. Dec 2019

Awesome story ... beautiful in its detail ... really ft jacks pain and suffering form beginning to bitter end ...

Profile Avatar Marcus Johnson Dec 2019

A great read and read well by the narrator. I would definitely recommend. I wasn't very familiar with how the book differed from the movie but it was pleasantly refreshing. I can understand why King was not a fan of the film as the book explores more than just the scares that impact the Torrence family. The biggest standout being the development of Mrs. Torrence as she is far from the pathetic, helpless mother portrayed in the film. Overall, I found the book entertaining, captivating, and a better story than the movie though it may not be as scary.

Profile Avatar Shane B. Dec 2019

Fantastic!!! I am a big fan of the movie and I love the even more. Definitely recommend. I am now on to “Doctor Sleep”

Profile Avatar Amy M. Oct 2019

Awesome. Well worth the listen.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Sep 2019

I absolutely loved this book.

Profile Avatar HOPE S. Sep 2019

The book is amazing as are all of King’s work but the sound quality was poor very low and it had no structure in way of tracks But I still enjoyed the experience

Profile Avatar Reese S. Jan 2019

one of the best books I have ever read and the narration is so good you have to read this book

Profile Avatar Tracey J. Jan 2019

I’ve been a King fan since the early 90s and The Shining is the first of his work that I read. It’s still my favorite. The original film that they made back in the 70s doesn’t even come close to doing this book justice. The miniseries they did later came closer, but still not better than the book. Also, this narrator did an excellent job.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2019

I loved this book!! Ahh can't wait to start Doctor Sleep now!

Profile Avatar Jay A. Aug 2018

Great book that was destroyed by a bad movie

Profile Avatar Anonymous Feb 2018

This book was absolutely phenomenal. It was my first introduction to Stephen King’s work and it one of his strongest novels for a reason. The characters are compelling, the hotel is terrifying and the way everything unravels in the end is absolutely tragic. I can’t speak highly enough about it. You will just have to listen to it. Great for a weekend read.

Profile Avatar Allison C Oct 2017

Enjoyed the book but had some trouble with the narrator. I didn't care for his voices. Sometimes it was difficult to decipher which character he was referring to. Book was excellent though.

Profile Avatar pedro p Sep 2017

The best horror book ever written. The characters are in isolation in a hotel which becomes another character itself the transformation of the father and submission of the mother and son makes a cocktail waiting to explode. Can't take it down.

Profile Avatar Alejandra Ruiz Jul 2016

My first Stephen King book will always be my favorite because of how it turned me to love the universe that he has written about. Amazing book with an even better ending.

Profile Avatar Andy Heasley Apr 2015

first of all, this would be my first stephen king novel. not quite what I was expecting, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. I'm a big horror fan, but nothing really seems to do a whole lot for me. this didn't do too bad trying to be honest. second, the narrator. he did an amazing job with separating characters, and every time he whisper screamed I couldn't help laugh a bit. overall it was a great choice on my part!

Profile Avatar David Grenfell Sep 2014

A good book. Especially worthy of your time if you follow it with Doctor Sleep. This book is a bit long, but never minded it as an audiobook. While The Shining isn't quite a 4 star in my estimation, Doctor Sleep is a 4 . Not the World changing level of The Green Mile, but excellent anyway. Mr. King is still the master of bringing characters to life. Again, even more so in Doctor Sleep than in The Shining (which was more of a straight up, build the tension, horror story).

Profile Avatar ronny smith Sep 2014

great reading but reader spoke soft making it hard to hear the story

The Shining

The Shining

Author: Stephen King
Read by: Campbell Scott
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