What a novel that shining of the great Stephen King! This author is unrivaled to create a scary atmosphere! Shining is now well known by fans of Kubrick movie, but do not forget that nothing could have been done without the Stephen King of imagination not to mention its scenario that has nothing to do THE Stephen shining, but nevermind .... The character of Jack Torrance accepts a babysitting job during a harsh winter in a famous hotel, "the overlook!" Accompanied by his wife and his son Danny, Jack will take the opportunity to write the novel of his life, one that will give him confidence in his talent as a writer. But the past of the hotel will reflect upon this family, especially Jack. The prolonged isolation in this hotel will carry this family in the depths of madness until the final explosion! The Shining is the gift of Danny, the amplified foresight; Jack Torrance becomes the heart of the "overlook" in the image of this boiler, too, increasingly under pressure. The symbolism becomes evident. Finally, we have here a great novel, a classic of suspense literature. Stephen King excels again and offers us a magnificent work, subtle. To have urgently!