Doctor Sleep (The Shining, #2)
by Stephen King
Doctor Sleep by Stephen King holds a highly rated rating of 4.10 out of 5, based on 95.3K reader ratings. First published in 2013. The book spans 531 pages.
About Doctor Sleep
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.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 12-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 hyper-devoted fans of The Shining and wildly satisfy anyone new to the territory of this icon in the King canon.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Stephen King |
| Published | 2013 |
| Pages | 531 |
| Genres | Horror, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Fantasy, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 4.10 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 95,276 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What genre is Doctor Sleep?
Doctor Sleep is categorized as Horror, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Doctor Sleep worth reading?
Based on 95.3K reader ratings, Doctor Sleep has an average score of 4.10 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Doctor Sleep?
Doctor Sleep has 531 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Doctor Sleep?
Doctor Sleep was written by Stephen King. It was first published in 2013.
What is the ISBN for Doctor Sleep?
The ISBN-13 for Doctor Sleep is 9781476727650.0.
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