A book that I read for the third quarter is The Shining by Stephen King. The Shining is a psychological horror story that revolves around the Torrance family. The father, Jack, was hired to be the winter caretaker of the Overlook Hotel, an isolated and haunted building located in the Colorado Rockies. Him, his wife Wendy, and his son Danny were to stay in the hotel throughout the winter. The story takes an eerie turn when Jack, a former alcoholic, starts to be influenced by the spirits of the hotel. Him and his family all gradually lose their sanity throughout the events in the book.
I do believe that this novel would be read 100 years from now due to how well-written and well-known the story is. Another reason people would read The Shining 100 years from now is because it was also adapted into a film written and directed by Stanley Kubrick, and it is considered to be one of the best and scariest horror films of all time. Just the fact that there is a movie of it would increase the likelihood of people wanting to read the book as well. The Shining, along with other stories written by Stephen King have inspired a new generation of writers and filmmakers and it continues to influence the future of storytelling in today's generation. The Shining is and will continue to be a classic for future generations to experience. One example of a well known part of the book (and movie) is the climax of the story, where Jack's mentality is fully consumed by the spirits of the hotel (and his former alcoholic self) and begins to hunt down his family around the maze-like corridors of the isolated Overlook Hotel.
I have not read this book but based on most people’s reviews it sounds like an amazing thriller. You mentioned that this book is well-written and well-known and would most likely be read in 100 years. I definitely agree with that mostly because Stephen King is one of the most talented writers to live and will be recognized for years to come.
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