The Accursed vs The Shining: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Demonology, Paranormal, Fiction
The Accursed
In 20th century Princeton, New Jersey, a powerful curse, which besets the wealthiest of families, causes the disappearance of a young bride, and when her brother sets out to find her, he crosses paths with the town's…
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The Shining
The Shining is a 1977 horror novel by American author Stephen King. It is King's third published novel and first hardback bestseller; its success firmly established King as a preeminent author in the horror genre. The…
The verdict
- Readers rate The Shining highest: The Shining 4.3 · The Accursed 3.2.
- The Shining is the quickest read — about 8 hours vs 12 for The Accursed.
- The Shining has the widest readership — 1762622 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| The Accursed | The Shining | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.2 (6407) | 4.3 (1762622) |
| Hardcover | 3.8 (11) | 5.0 (1) |
| Apple Books | 3.0 (140) | 4.5 (4357) |
Reception
| The Accursed | The Shining | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 6407 | 1762622 |
| Editions | 2 | 97 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | 13633 | 1133620 |
| Pages | 669 | 464 |