Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2019. Parts of his childhood were spent in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where his father's family was at the time, and in Stratford, Connecticut. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 13, 2019. So in all their years of kid killing, including back in olden days of yore, they never snatched a kid with measles or chicken pox or polio or typhoid or something? Photo: ‘Doctor Sleep’/Warner Bros Pictures. [ Supposedly the TKs have been around for a very long time, and yet it’s the measles they get from taking the steam from a kid that sickens them so that they think they need Abra because she’s been vaccinated. Children with the shine are the Knot’s favourite snack and keeps them surviving for decades. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Imaginative, thrilling and a pure reading addiction. Seriously, I'm pretty much a saint. Doctor Sleep brings Stephen King's novel to the screen in a way that both honors the author's original version of The Shining and manages to reconcile it … And somehow all the children they’ve taken in modern times weren’t vaccinated against measles? Dan is forced to help Abra confront the Knot, and face his own lingering demons. This didn't feel like Danny to me. Find: Previous. Though the book is very poignantly bookended, the battle between Dan/Abra and the True’s “Queen Bitch of Castle Hell” is relegated to a psychic slugfest—not really the stuff of high tension. I wanted to love this book and I read it with eager enthusiasm. When Abra reaches out to fellow shiner, Dan, they connect and realise just how horrific the Knots can be and how much trouble surrounds them. Are you an author? How could a sequel possibly live up to that? Learning to control his ‘shines’ proves to be quite difficult for Danny, but becomes essential in order to survive. But as the saying goes, life comes at … Available Now On Blu-Ray™ And Digital. 5 stars instead of 4 , I was too judgemental. Ten years sober, he telepathically meets the “great white whale” of shining—12-year-old Abra—who has drawn the attention of the True Knot, an evil RV caravan of ­shining-eating quasi-vampires, one part Cooger & Dark’s Pandemonium Shadow Show and one part Manson’s dune-buggy attack battalion. I have been a King fan since the 70s. Admittedly, my interest in that book (it was the first by King that I read) probably colored my experience of this book. Listen Free to Doctor Sleep: A Novel audiobook by Stephen King with a 30 Day Free Trial! Doctor Sleep - Stephen King- 4 stars-(POLL), 5: part four: roof o’ the world: Final thread, The Long-Awaited Sequels to 10 Beloved Books. A sequel, huh? Stephen King’s DOCTOR SLEEP. This story almost marginalizes Dan's major-league shinning abilities he had as a kid by presenting a little girl, our heroine, who has explosively more talent than Dan. . I'm so glad that Stephen King was moved to write Danny's book, that I got to see him as an adult and see how the aftermath of what happened to him and his mother in the Overlook Hotel. I think one of the best King books. I think one of the best King books. Check out our booktube review @ paperbackdreams... Once upon a time, there was a girl. :D I LOVE YOU, STEPHEN KING! And after reading the book, I was disappointed with the film. The 1977 novel was adapted into a film by director Stanley Kubrick. Sleep follows Danny Torrance, the troubled son of … Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read Doctor Sleep: A Novel. King was critical of Kubrick's film adaptation to the point of writing and executive-producing a new adaptation with the 1997 television miniseries. SEVEN THINGS FLASHING IN MY MIND when somebody asks me “ did you watch Shining?”. What works here best is the continuation of the original story that began in The Shining. The events of the Overlook Hotel had resounding effects upon Danny Torrance, and decades later he’s a drunk like his father, wondering what his battle with the “ghosties” was even for. Fast-forwarding to the present day, Dan Torrances life has begun to circle the drain as he has become a replica. Please do not use the Shining movie as your reference to the story of the Torrances. That you took yourself with you wherever you went. Yes, but you'd be doing yourself a disservice by not reading The Shining first because it is just so good. Learn about Author Central. Some of his more recent works have lacked something...I don't know what exactly. Say what you will about George R.R. Kubrick's film is great on it's own, but the book crushes that screenplay into dust. Picking up briefly after THE SHININGs completion, Danny Torrance and his mom have moved on, away from the horrors of Colorado. And. Next. After his father left them when Stephen was two, he and his older brother, David, were raised by his mother. Please try again. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Enjoyable Fast-pace Sequel to "The Shining", Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2018. Doctor Sleep is a sequel to King's 1977 novel The Shining. There is a boy (now a man) a girl, a band of baddies with a charismatic leader, a coalition of the willing, battles to be fought, supernatural elements and magical powers. And after reading the book, I was disappointed with the film. I’m going to throw myself under the bus by admitting I never read the original Shining or what Kubricks version but I thoroughly enjoyed the mini-series version and have read clips and exciting nuggets from the original book. “FEAR stands for fuck everything and run.”, “There came a time when you realized that moving on was pointless. The Shining (1980) is widely regarded as one of the most famous, cult classic horror movies ever made. Go to First Page Go to Last Page. I listened to the audio version of Doctor Sleep, and really enjoyed it, but somehow it didnt live up to the Shining. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. I read Doctor Sleep on my tablet, when it first came out. True recommendation, Scary horror. I'm a fossil. “There came a time when you realised that moving on was pointless. September 24th 2013 Great Characters, Suspenseful Plot, Brilliant! Danny did return to the campsite, however, where the Overlook Hotel was to face off against Rose, but the hotel itself is completely demolished. After his father left them when Stephen was two, he and his older brother, David, were raised by his mother. The storyline was predictable and dragged horribly during the middle HALF of the book. The Shining was my favorite Stephen King book when I was a teenager. Refresh and try again. Something went wrong. The book set me directly back in the 80s when I first read Shining. His mother, Wendy, is dead. And so it went...I would read novels and short stories as soon as they were published. It was on my kindle within minutes of it being released, and I spent the past two afternoons ignoring housework in favor of diving into one of Kings rare sequels. Maybe he's tired - - who could blame him after all this time, really. Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2019. Really you can't put that away. Granted, our memory of books from our youths is an extremely hard act to follow. I love both books. The villains were laughable and cartoonish. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. He older and on a very slippery slope. Stephen King’s title of ‘great storyteller’ is firmly strengthened with this full-length novel, which reprises some of the key roles from The Shining. Parts of his childhood were spent in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where his father's family was at the time, and in Stratford, Connecticut. . I was scared in some parts--the enemies are formidable--but the story was not engaging. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Doctor Sleep is based on the 2013 novel of the same name. That just seems weird in a Stephen King novel which generally feature wholesale carnage and a lot more collateral damage from the bad guys. The movie took extreme liberties with King's printed word. Based on Stanley Kubrick's classic film adaptation of The Shining as well as Stephen King's sequel novel, Doctor Sleep is an atmospheric psychological thriller. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. With Ewan McGregor, Rebecca Ferguson, Kyliegh Curran, Cliff Curtis. She sat down and started to read a book called, An amazing piece of fiction. The acclaimed sequel to The Shining "King's inventiveness and skill show no sign of slacking: Doctor Sleep has all the virtues of his best work. None of this made a lot of sense to me. Doctor Sleep (novel) Jump to navigation Jump to search. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. The Green Mile: The Complete Serial Novel, Iconic horror author King (Joyland) picks up the narrative threads of The Shining many years on. It was hardly worthy of it's predecessor. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. 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. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. He could do a. I didn't read the "Shining," but in the movie, Dick Hallorann is attacked by Jack Torrance's wielding ax, and I presumed he died...Does he survive in the book? Less terrifying than its famous predecessor, perhaps because of the author&'s obvious affection for even the most repellant characters, King&'s latest is still a gripping, taut read that provides a satisfying conclusion to Danny Torrance&'s story. RUINED! I hesitated to read DOCTOR SLEEP for about a minute. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. . When a girl named Abra Stone is born with powers that dwarf Dan&'s, she attracts the attention of the True Knot&'s leader—the predatory Rose the Hat. Stephen Edwin King was born the second son of Donald and Nellie Ruth Pillsbury King. An excellent story that could have been disappointing because of book one, however, it was brilliantly done and in some ways better. I was really looking forward into finding out what actually happened to Danny. Stephen Edwin King was born the second son of Donald and Nellie Ruth Pillsbury King. In the follow-up, 40-year-old Danny (now “Dan”) Torrance moves to the small town of Frazier, New Hampshire. Directed by Mike Flanagan. If there are follow ups to Misery, Pet Semetary or IT, I'll read them all. Get instant access to all your favorite books. The feeling is there body and soul of his former writing. Kubrick's film is great on it's own, but the book crushes that screenplay into dust. A fun, fast-paced follow-on to "The Shining" but not as classic-y. When Stephen was eleven, his mother brought her children back to Durham, Maine, for good. Doctor Sleep: A Novel - Ebook written by Stephen King. Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2017. Scribner; 1st edition (September 24, 2013), Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2018. To see what your friends thought of this book, Please do not use the Shining movie as your reference to the story of the Torrances. (Oct.), King, not one given to sequels, throws fans a big, bloody bone with this long-drooled-for follow-up to The Shining (1977). The 1977 novel The Shining was adapted into a 1980 horror film of the same name by director Stanley Kubrick. That you took yourself with you wherever you went.”, Stephen Kings title of great storyteller is firmly strengthened with this full-length novel, which reprises some of the key roles from The Shining. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Presentation Mode Open Print Download Current View. Struggling to survive, Dan drifts from town to town, eventually settling in New Hampshire, where he’s given a second chance, with a fast-track path to AA. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 10, 2019. Stephen King is a master storyteller, so I dont cut him any slack when it comes to the conclusion! “Doctor Sleep” is Stephen King’s latest novel, and it’s a very good specimen of the quintessential King blend. I absolutely loved The Shinning. Being a big fan of Stephen King, especially his early work, I waited with nervous anticipation for Dr. Sleep. King was critical of Kubrick's film adaptation to the point of writing and executive-producing a new adaptation with the 1997 television miniseries. (NO SPOILERS). But now he's in recovery and working in a hospice where he uses his Shine to comfort people when they die. I reread The Shining for the first time in years, just to reacquaint myself with the world of Danny Torrance and the Overlook Hotel. My favorite King's works are: The Dead Zone; The Stand; Misery; Pet Sematary; The Green Mile; The Shawshank Redemption and of course THE SHINING! It's been a long while ago that I read the Shining but it didn't matter, things come back to you, and I didn't even really need to read the Shining to get this book. I watched the film first and then read the book. Agent: Chuck Verrill, Darhansoff & Verrill Literary Agents. The Shining is often considered King’s best novel, so even lapsed fans should come out of the woodwork for this one. I don't even know how it's possible, but I enjoyed. The Doctor Sleep novel had no Overlook Hotel as it was burnt down at the end of The Shining. . See search results for this author. This book was all that I hoped it would be and more. If you want to know the further history of Dan Torrence or come back to the eerie Overlook Hotel this is your read. I can see how a reader would want to start with The Shining for context here. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 28, 2020. The Shining was my favorite Stephen King book when I was a teenager. Doctor Sleep is Stephen King's sequel to his 1977 smash hit The Shining, about a haunted hotel. Highlight all Match case. Then had to wait for a couple of years for Salem's Lot to come out. The movie took extreme liberties with King's printed word. Dan Torrance grew up to be an alcoholic, just like his father. . A classic King. Well, I tried not to get too rational while I read this but it did make me re-read "The Shining", a much better story. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 26, 2018. Some of the sequels in our roundup below have... Stephen King returns to the characters and territory of one of his most popular novels ever, The Shining, in this instantly riveting novel about the now middle-aged Dan Torrance (the boy protagonist of The Shining) and the very special 12-year-old girl he must save from a tribe of murderous paranormals. Dick Hallorann is alive and well at the end of the Shining novel, and is a great part of Doctor Sleep. He could do a book on the history of the steam sucking people next or a whole book on the Overlook (short stories on all the horror that happened in there). Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 13, 2018. OMG THIS IS MY 2013 BIRTHDAY PRESENT! Dan still feels the pull of the shining, though, and it lands him in a small New England town where he finds friends, an AA group, and a job at a hospice, where his ability to ease patients into death earns him the moniker Doctor Sleep. A HUGE disappointment. [ Abra and Dan pretty much settle the True Knot’s hash with only minor injuries to a supporting character and no real lasting damage. I'm always pleasantly surprised when a book can get one over on me, it doesn't happen often, and it did in Doctor Sleep, a few times. Narrated by Will Patton. When Stephen was eleven, his mother brought her children back to Durham. However, I found that the voice of this book, Danny Torrance, was all wrong. She asked the librarian, who handed her a book. I listened to the audio version of Doctor Sleep, and really enjoyed it, but somehow it didn’t live up to the Shining. Martin's long-awaited fantasy installment, Winds of Winter. I liked meeting the girl who also has the shine and finding out about the evil Rose. Doctor Sleep review: "The film, like the novel, can’t compete with its predecessor" Don’t overlook this spiritual sequel to The Shining. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Dan drifts for decades, b… FREE Shipping Get free shipping Free 5-8 day shipping within the U.S. when you order $25.00 of eligible items sold or fulfilled by Amazon. Just seen the movie , was delicious . This truely is part 2 of the story. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Which make the vampires younger, more psychic and able to live many, many years more than a normal human? 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