![]() ![]() Will Ashton – Cinema Blendįor those of us who have seen the film, it is clear that Jack Torrence showed none of the compelling traits promised in the novel, which makes it an immensely valuable read.Īlso, compared to many horror genre favorites, the scares in The Shining are far more subtle, at least in the beginning. ![]() ![]() The novel explores a struggling writer/ex-teacher whose history of alcoholism has resulted in him being jobless and on the verge of divorce… while Jack Torrance is a troubled character, he is also someone who values his family and wants to do the right thing. The reason harkens to the story’s major themes, which Will Ashton explained in his article about the author’s infamous fiery response toward the adaptation:įor those who don’t know, “ The Shining” is one of King’s most personal stories. Among the lesser-known benefits of reading The Shining is the fact that it is actually quite different than the film adaptation and, in Stephen King’s opinion, far better. ![]()
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