{"product_id":"9781444720723","title":"The Shining","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Shining\u003c\/strong\u003e is a masterful exploration of isolation and the fragility of the human mind, penned by acclaimed author Stephen King. The narrative centres around Danny Torrance, a five-year-old boy endowed with psychic abilities, referred to as a \"shiner.\" When his father, Jack Torrance, accepts a position as the winter caretaker of the remote Overlook Hotel, the family becomes ensnared in a chilling atmosphere where the past lingers ominously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs heavy snow confines them within the hotel's eerie walls, Danny's psychic visions grow increasingly vivid and disturbing. The Overlook Hotel, with its rich and dark history, reveals itself as a character in its own right, filled with malevolent spirits and inexplicable phenomena. Among the spectral inhabitants are a mysterious woman in Room 217 and ghostly figures haunting the elevator. Danny's struggle to comprehend the evil that resides within the hotel forces him to confront not only the supernatural threats but also his own inner demons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThemes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIsolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The physical seclusion of the hotel amplifies the psychological tension among the characters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Nature of Evil:\u003c\/strong\u003e The book delves into the concept of inherited darkness and the impact of trauma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChildhood Innocence:\u003c\/strong\u003e Danny's perspective highlights the loss of innocence and the burdens of understanding adult fears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKing’s evocative prose and ability to create an unsettling atmosphere make \u003cstrong\u003eThe Shining\u003c\/strong\u003e a landmark in horror literature, resonating with themes similar to those found in his other works, such as \u003cstrong\u003eIt\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePet Sematary\u003c\/strong\u003e. The psychological depth and emotional resonance of the story ensure it remains a haunting yet poignant tale of fear and survival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hodder \u0026 Stoughton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53481706979660,"sku":"9781444720723","price":98.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9781444720723_front.webp?v=1765288271","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/en-dk\/products\/9781444720723","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}