Book Overview
Soon to be a major motion picture starring Ewan McGregor Stephen King returns to the character and territory of one of his most popular novels ever, The Shining, in this instantly riveting novel about the now middle-aged Dan Torrance and the very special twelve-year-old girl he must save from a tribe of murderous paranormals. On highways across America, a tribe of people called the True Knot travel in search of sustenance. They look harmless--mostly old, lots of polyester, and married to their RVs. But as Dan Torrance knows, and spunky twelve-year-old Abra Stone learns, the True Knot are quasi-immortal, living off the steam that children with the shining produce when they are slowly tortured to death. Haunted by the inhabitants of the Overlook Hotel, where he spent one horrific childhood year, Dan has been drifting for decades, desperate to shed his father's legacy of despair, alcoholism, and violence. Finally, he settles in a New Hampshire town, an AA community that sustains him, and a job at a nursing home where his remnant shining power provides the crucial final comfort to the dying. Aided by a prescient cat, he becomes "Doctor Sleep." Then Dan meets the evanescent Abra Stone, and it is her spectacular gift, the brightest shining ever seen, that reignites Dan's own demons and summons him to a battle for Abra's soul and survival. This is an epic war between good and evil, a gory, glorious story that will thrill the millions of devoted readers of The Shining and satisfy anyone new to this icon in the King canon.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1476727651
ISBN13:9781476727653
Release Date:September 2013
Publisher:Scribner Book Company
Length:544 Pages
Weight:2.02 lbs.
Dimensions:1.8" x 6.4" x 9.5"
Customer Reviews
8 ratings
Where’s the book jacket?
Published by Lisa , 11 days ago
I was very disappointed that the book jacket was missing as I don’t recall seeing this noted in the description.
Solid Follow Up.
Published by Wxtchkrxft , 2 years ago
When i decided to check out the sequel to the beloved the shining i was set it just wouldn’t be as good almost like a disappointment but half way through i concluded that it didn’t have to be as good as the shining it’s it’s own story and it tells said story very well there are some nice throwbacks to the overlook but Doctor Sleep is in a realm of it’s own and that’s exactly where it should be
Doctor Sleep - Sequel to The Shining
Published by SidB3123 , 3 years ago
The Shining has always been my favorite book and this is the first time I’ve read the sequel. I can say that it’s not as good as the first book but definitely a great read. Danny now Dan as an adult the story continues and boy, was it a thrilling read! If you read the first you have to read the second. I recommend this book for sure but only if you read The Shinning first.
Another Masterpiece
Published by Chris , 3 years ago
Stephen King does it again His characters are relatable - likeable even but oh the HORROR !!!! A MUST read
Doctor Sleep
Published by Blair , 3 years ago
I love Stephen King's novels. I read the Shining in High school, and watched the film adaptation years ago. When Dr. Sleep came out I was so excited. This book did not disappoint. Another brilliant book by horror legend Stephen King.
Edge of seat
Published by DOCTORWHOM , 4 years ago
I didn't want to put the book down. I really enjoyed it. I thought that it was better than the Shining.
A gift
Published by Dave , 4 years ago
I give this as a gift, to a friend and there very happy with it.
Good Read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 7 years ago
This book is a good follow up to The Shining. I couldn't put it down. It is interesting to hear what happens to Danny after they leave the Overlook.
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