How Long to Read The Shining

How Long Does it Take to Read The Shining?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 51 minutes to read The Shining by Laura Mee

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Taking a fresh look at The Shining (1980), this book situates the film within the history of the horror genre and examines its rightful status as one of the greatest horror movies ever made. It explores how Stanley Kubrick's filmmaking style, use of dark humor, and ambiguous approach to supernatural storytelling complements generic conventions, and it analyzes the effective choices made in adapting King's book for the screen—stripping the novel's backstory, rejecting its clear explanations of the Overlook Hotel's hauntings, and emphasizing the strained relationships of the Torrance family....

How long is The Shining?

The Shining by Laura Mee is 111 pages long, and a total of 27,861 words.

This makes it 37% the length of the average book. It also has 34% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Shining Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 32 minutes to read The Shining aloud.

What Reading Level is The Shining?

The Shining is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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