The Shining
About this book
The Shining is a 1977 horror novel by American author Stephen King. It is Kings third published novel and first hardcover bestseller; its success firmly established King as a preeminent author in the horror genre. The setting and characters are influenced by Kings personal experiences, including his visit to The Stanley Hotel in 1974 and his struggle with alcoholism. The novel was adapted into a 1980 film and a 1997 miniseries. The book was followed by a sequel, Doctor Sleep, published in 2013, which in turn was adapted into a 2019 film.
Reader Profile
4.5/5 · 4335 readers · 530 pages · ≈ 9 h 49 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read The Shining?
About ≈ 9 h 49 m — 530 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Shining?
530 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Shining?
It sits on the Horror shelves.
Has The Shining been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include The Shining (1980).
Who wrote The Shining?
Stephen King.