Comments: 9
Archer's Asylum 11 years ago
I guess it's one of those things that has just shocked me.
Liz Loves Books.Com. 11 years ago
I have read it. I loved it! My review is somewhere near the top of my blog still if anyone is interested. I had very real concerns about this as a huge SK fan...but I promise. It works. If anything it makes The Shining more compelling. Now I know how Danny will grow up with all that behind him...To go a bit Hitchhikers for a moment... DON'T PANIC! :)
Archer's Asylum 11 years ago
Well it was $7 for the kindle so I downloaded it and will read it when after I re read the shining
Liz Loves Books.Com. 11 years ago
Yep thats how I did it and it worked really well. Plus of course, re-reading The Shining was a wonderful experience :) Will look forward to hearing what you think when you are done. Obviously just because I loved it, no guarantee you will! But I think you will... :)
I haven't read the Shining, but I'vs seen the movie, and heard about the squeal. I can kind of see it as a stand alone, since it's set so far in the future. It's not a direct sequel, which I would agree - that wouldn't work.

I'm thinking about trying the Shining, after hearing so much about Doctor Sleep, but I'm not the hugest fan of King's writing. I do like a lot of his ideas, thus me watching the movies/mini-series that are made of his books. Like Liz, I'm looking forward to seeing what you think.
Archer's Asylum 11 years ago
King can be genius... He can also be an idiot child. It's almost a direct sequel in that it revolves around the son. I've not read the shining since I was 15 though so it's due a re read first I think.
Ah, I meant, more as in it didn't take place directly after, timewise. Doesn't like twenty years go by?

Yeah, I loved Christine because I'm totally into the equal parts romance and horror stories, but I haven't been able to bring myself to re-read it for fear that I won't like it as much as the first time. Like I said, I give the guy props. He did a lot for horror in general. I really like his ideas. I'm just lukewarm on his writing, and that's just me.

Let me know if you re-read The Shining, too. If you like it just as much, I may give it a try.