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The Shining

The Shining is a 1977 horror novel by American author Stephen King. It is King's third published novel and first hardcover bestseller; its success firmly established King as a preeminent author in the horror genre.

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horrorstephen kingclassic58 chapters165,581 words

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13h 48mAssuming 200 words per minute

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Focused readingFast, distraction-light reading13h 30m
Comfortable readingSustainable personal reading pace15 hr
Reflective / study readingNotes, rereading, and reflection20h 15m