The continuing saga of Danny Torrance was a wonderful treat. This story delves into what shining means and what it costs, not only the dangers that can be attracted by letting it surface, but also the internal pain of these encounters. I learned a lot about alcoholism, which is shocking because I had an external appreciation of its horror, but now through Danny, I can see deeper. The treatment is brilliant.

King mentions he set out to write a scarier book than The Shining. I don't think it's as scary, but I also think that's the wrong question. This is a BETTER story. The characters dwarf Jack and Wendy. This Constant Reader was happy to take the plunge!