Overall I enjoyed The Shining, but I found myself having a very difficult time getting into it in the beginning. In comparison to We Were the Mulvaneys, I think the description actually helped this book along. I have never seen the movie, but after the discussion in class about how different but yet good the movie was from the book I think I might give it a try. I have just begun reading Bastard Out of Carolina, and so far I am enjoying the change of pace. I am not much of a horror fan, and despite the "family" aspects of The Shining it hasnt turned me on to the horror genre.