Written by Stephen King, the book follows the Torrance family trajectory - which is made up of Jack, Wendy, and their son Danny - on a deep and perilous journey where the mysteries of the mind and the power of the supernatural are the true protagonists.
Difficult times surround these three characters and the main problems that eventually break them down are Jack's alcoholism, and the convulsions of young Danny. Everything gets even worse when Jack realizes that a family breakdown is imminent, but amid a new job offer, the former teacher, after being expelled from the school where he taught, renews his hopes by accepting a caretaker position at the hotel. Overlook (which works only during the summer, as in winter - because of snow - access is restricted).
The coldly heavenly place they move in seems to be the ideal option for getting rid of problems and starting a new life (especially for Jack, who wants to write not only the long-awaited book, but also find a way to reconnect with himself). family)... However, the Torrance family has no idea of the evil that inhabits the hotel and that little Danny is the key to open the doors of what is hidden.
Tense and dark cases are part of the history of the Overlook Hotel, which has, in its essence, revenge marked on its walls (through macabre accounts) and it is precisely in this scenario full of impacting secrets that the narrative construction of the book is glofyric in a way. unimaginable and astonishing... Becoming a supernatural dramatic suspense that is unlike any other of its kind in being able to delve deep into the subconscious pitfalls and cause real mental confusion.
King does simply phenomenal work in writing this book (which, by the way, is his third and responsible for making it world famous). The story is minimalistic, built on the many real experiences the author himself has experienced (increasing the intimate tone of the book, which gives readers one more reason to read it), and with each new page he can dig a hole deeper. of paranoias of uncontrollable proportions.
The main characters are a show in their own right (and the supporting characters don't disappoint either), because even in the midst of such an incredible narrative, they can consistently and consistently stand out. None of them are there by chance, playing a key role that is an essential part of extolling the importance of the Overlook hotel (which is practically an extra character, even if it's just a "set") as the richest element of the whole book.
The human fragility proposed by King, here, is exposed through the creation of ghosts that appear apparently in subtle forms (and yield a fertile ground for wide-ranging real-world debate) but which, throughout the development of the plot, gain more robust and they are striking in the way they are presented (both in relation to their connection to the characters themselves, as well as the strange connection that may arise with the readers).
No doubt: The Shining is a powerful book that carries with it a terrifying essence, and it also manages to instill in any reader an inhospitable and unsettling climate that makes the experience of venturing into it difficult to digest (depending on how each reader will interpret and relate to the story) after the last page.
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