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I re-read Doctor Sleep by Stephen King, which is the January selection for our Constant Reader book club. I first read it in 2013, so it was like reading it for the first time. I had forgotten so much, and I had no idea how the story was going to end. I seldom re-read books, but being part of this book club has required me to change that behavior. I‘m discovering that I enjoy re-reading books.

Full review at abookandadog.com/blog/doctor-sleep

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ King‘s stories that are laden with supernatural elements aren‘t nearly as scary to me as his more realistic ones. A coven of vampire-adjacent creatures are on the verge of dying out. They feed off of a certain kind of rare human. King connects this plot to the original story fairly seamlessly. Getting to know Dan Torrance decades after The Shining was a real treat. Abra is incredible, too.

I looove Will Patton. He‘s incredible w/ King.

Another gorgeous walk with my boy Champ. The leaves are slowly staring to turn here in middle Tennessee. 🍁🍂

#audiowalk

Absolutely gorgeous morning for a walk with my pupper. ☀️

#audiowalk

Years ago, the haunted Overlook Hotel nearly broke young Dan Torrance‘s sanity, as his paranormal gift, “the shining, opened a door straight into hell. Now Dan is all grown up, but the ghosts of the Overlook kept him drifting aimlessly for most of his life. He eventually meets 12 year old Abra Stone, whose shine is even more powerful. They find their lives in sudden jeopardy from a murderous group called the True Knot.

Anyone entering the pages of this sequel expecting more of The Shining will likely be disappointed. This isn't about delivering more of the same. Instead, this book examines the concept of legacy - the legacy of Danny's experience on the man he becomes, the legacy of the man his father was, and how it informed Dan's own shortcomings, even the legacy of Dick Halloran taking a young Danny under his wing and teaching him about his gift. 4/5

Both kids last night didnt want me to sleep. I finished merciless last night returned it today. It was different 😂
Finished the shining a couple months ago. Not waiting around this time for doctor sleep.

It took me a month but I finally finished Doctor Sleep! I‘d seen the movie when it first came out so I knew all the major plot beats already, but I did still enjoy focusing on Danny and his journey with alcoholism and recovery. I don‘t think this one is as scary as The Shining (I couldn‘t sleep with that book in my room it scared me so bad), and I could‘ve done without the very unnecessary slurs, but overall it was a good background read. 4/5⭐️

Happy Halloween from me and my current spooky read 🎃👻

Danny Torrance is all grown up and is trying to put his life together. Which includes not drinking, following the twelve steps, keeping his job and saving a kid from a group of psychic vampires called The True Knot.
I loved it 🖤
#losersclub @BarkingMadRead

Welcome to the #LosersClub open discussion for #doctorsleep
 
Please be mindful of spoilers. We have new readers to King who haven‘t read all of his books. When referencing his other work, please keep this in mind for our new-to-King friends. Don‘t forget to tag each other in the comments so your friends can see your reply. Have fun!
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Whew! 49 more miles today and I managed to ride 100 miles total this weekend on my Peloton! I‘ve never done they many before! Everything hurts and I‘m dying, so obviously I need to take a steamy bath with a good book! #losersclub #doctorsleep #almostdone

This was fantastic. I think this has been my favorite King since joining in with #losersclub

‘He could see his face in the mirror with REDRUM floating in front of it, stamped on his forehead like a brand‘

4 ⭐️

Giving myself the absolute creeeeeeeeps
#losersclub

You gotta use the bookmark from the Shining when you read the sequel! #losersclub

Only 15% in so far but I get the feeling that leave it alone and read your book might be be one of the morals of this story 😆 #losersclub

This month‘s book is #DoctorSleep Grab your copy and check back at the end of the month for open discussion! #LosersClub #StephenKing #StephenKingInOrder #KingFromTheBeginning #ConstantReader #ReadAlong #BuddyRead #BookDiscussion

repost for @BarkingMadRead:

Just a reminder that April‘s #LosersClub read is #DoctorSleep Put your library holds in now, search your shelves, or buy a new copy, and check back on or about April 1st, as we begin reading this one. Discussion will be at the end of the month! #StephenKing #StephenKingInOrder #KingFromTheBeginning #ConstantReader #ReadAlong #BuddyRead #BookDiscussion

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Just a reminder that April‘s #LosersClub read is #DoctorSleep Put your library holds in now, search your shelves, or buy a new copy, and check back on or about April 1st, as we begin reading this one. Discussion will be at the end of the month! #StephenKing #StephenKingInOrder #KingFromTheBeginning #ConstantReader #ReadAlong #BuddyRead #BookDiscussion

Sooooo I‘ve never read anything by Stephen King. I saw this one and thought it sounded good. I‘m about to give it a try during spooky season. Say a prayer for this single Momma 😬

Going to start this today. I have a paper copy of the book on my shelf so I can go back and forth if I want. Today's been a bit of a slow day mentally, but last night I read some comics that were great. +1

+ 10 (2 podcast episodes)

#scarathlon2022 #TeamMonsterMash

🎧 The sequel to The Shining. Surprisingly good book.

I had reservations.

There‘s a bit about Danny & his mom growing up then there‘s a time jump to adulthood on his own & drunk as a skunk due to … the shining.

And boy it takes off from there with callbacks to the original.

I liked this book.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2

This book was way better then The Shining by a long shot. I really enjoyed the characters and the story way more. There were some parts that I found slow and drawn out. But I was really interested in this story. 4/5 stars

Oooooh I'm such a scare-dey cat. I'll be watching from behind the cushion. Final season episodes of WD, cured me of my zombie phobia that's for sure. 🙀🧟‍♀️🧟‍♂️🙀

#TeamSlaughter #Scarathalon2022

@Clwojick

Another few gifts. The Shining was my first Stephen King book so book two is totally on my TBR!!

A washi tape holder? Yesss! Already filled 😁

A box of 15 different pens to try! I‘m such a sucker for stationary items, pens, washi, stickers, paint, etc … Awesome!

I loved this book, I think I liked it more than the first one.
Going to watch the movie now

5 ⭐️s
This was a really great sequel to The Shining, definitely lived up to my expectations. Seeing little Danny grow into a man with his own baggage was raw and real. I loved all the characters, even down to the side characters that take Dan under their wings when he hits rock bottom and is struggling to find the right way up again. The True Knot were evil, but their family-like unit felt realistic and made them more horrific.

My goals for the #20in4Readathon are to finish the tagged book and start Eaters of the Dead. We‘re driving to visit family this weekend, so hopefully I can get in plenty of reading time on the road. Not sure how much I can squeeze in while there. 😅

#Scarathlon2021 #TeamSlaughter @Clwojick

I really enjoyed seeing Doctor Sleep, on Netflix! I might have a rewatch of The Shining again this year. -- With a TV episode of Halloween Wars, my favourite pick was the Wendigo cake. 🎃🦌

Today‘s #LittensDressedinBlood prompt:

“Enter Sandman”

This was the first that came to mind.

These aren't my absolute favorite characters, they're are so many🤓

Danny and Abra from Dr Sleep would for sure be trying to get the good ghosts to cross over and then destroy the bad ones 🤙 And when that was all over they'd roast some smores and talk about her homework and great books!

#litsysummercamp
@ImperfectCJ

This book started out SO slow, I would literally fall asleep after 5 pages.I‘ve been reading it for MONTHS! Something kept me hooked, however...and it finally picked up and then I went running with it. I really enjoyed this read. Dare I say I liked it more than its predecessor? Yes, I think so.

Starting doctor sleep anyone else read this and enjoy it. Is it worth my time

#unpopularopinion I read this almost 2 years ago, before the release of the Mike Flanagan movie. I thought it was fine, looking at my ranking of the nearly 30 King books that I have read I see that it is near the bottom right above Langoliers, if that says anything. Ditto with the movie. I liked the movie, not as much as The Shining although I know a lot of people actually pref Dr Sleep. #closeup #curiouscovers @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

I have to say that I had incredible high expectations for this book. Unfortunately, I dismissed King‘s form of writing when developing these expectations. This is a wonderful sequel to The Shining, an insight into Dan‘s development and the aftermath of the Overlook Hotel. I found that the story moved too slow in sections, as it meandered through the important backstory.

#horror #dread #theshinjng #stephenking #sequel #bookturnedmovie

Next up Stephen King‘s Doctor Sleep; the sequel to The Shining! Doctor Sleep follows Danny, as an adult, who meets Abra, a powerful 12 year old. Determined to protect Abra, and himself, from the murderous tribe, True Knot, Danny finds himself facing old demons.

#stephenking #thriller #horror #supernatural #paranormal
#sequel #theshining #trueknot

Good for what it is. If you enjoy fantasy, you‘ll like this.

I recently reread The Shining. It will always be one of my favorites of his books. How did I not know there was a sequel? I am so disappointed in myself. I just started it last night. I enjoyed the first few chapters, but it‘s too soon to tell which direction it will go.

I am starting this reread of Doctor Sleep this sleepy Sunday. I feel that you either love this book or you don‘t. It‘s definitely not what I expected of grown up Danny Torrance but I enjoy this story nonetheless.

Reread.
Nice to revisit Danny and Abra.
Just as good the second time round

The continuation the shinning needed

1. Dr Sleep
2. The way in which King tells and twists the story. To this day I think of this book everytime I iron something with steam! And yes, it's so stupid! LOL 🙄
3. I'm not sure about this one or how to answer. I'll take a look at some other answers
4. I'm not sure if it's my favorite, most memorable lately. Those things from A Quiet Place.
5. Not really. I do like Funkos, bookmarks and coats (lol).
6. Will do 🤓
#CREEPYCHRISTMAS
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