Sign in with Facebook
Ruben's Reviews > Before the Play: Prequel to The Shining
Before the Play: Prequel to The Shining
by
by
Not ever before had I realized there was this prequel to The Shining and where in 5 different scenes we get to learn more about the origins of The Overlook hotel, its original owner and some of the horrific events that took place before the arrival of the Torrance family to this evil hotel.
In one of the scenes, we also get some background on Jack Torrance's childhood and his abusive alcoholic father, and which gives us some more perspective on why Jack is the way he is and why he was the perfect suit as the caretaker of the hotel.
Being a fan of King's works and having already read The Shining and its sequel, Doctor Sleep, it was imperative I read this hidden jewel to have a wider perspective of it all.
Although a bit creepy (as most Stephen King's books are), this has been a pleasant read.
In one of the scenes, we also get some background on Jack Torrance's childhood and his abusive alcoholic father, and which gives us some more perspective on why Jack is the way he is and why he was the perfect suit as the caretaker of the hotel.
Being a fan of King's works and having already read The Shining and its sequel, Doctor Sleep, it was imperative I read this hidden jewel to have a wider perspective of it all.
Although a bit creepy (as most Stephen King's books are), this has been a pleasant read.
Sign into Goodreads to see if any of your friends have read
Before the Play.
Sign In »
Reading Progress
September 14, 2023
–
Started Reading
September 14, 2023
– Shelved
September 14, 2023
– Shelved as:
adult-fiction
September 14, 2023
– Shelved as:
fiction
September 14, 2023
– Shelved as:
horror
September 14, 2023
– Shelved as:
thriller
September 14, 2023
– Shelved as:
suspense
September 14, 2023
–
33.0%
September 18, 2023
–
43.0%
September 20, 2023
–
Finished Reading
Comments Showing 1-12 of 12 (12 new)
date
newest »
newest »
message 1:
by
Sarah
(new)
Sep 20, 2023 09:46PM
The Shining was terrifying. I love The King... but I'm honestly too scared to read this one, Ruben. 🤦♀️
reply
|
flag
Sarah, I don’t think this one is as scary. But I understand your feeling. Hopefully one day you’ll get to read it! ;)
Never knew this book existed, myself until now so thank you very much.Happy reading.
Ruben, after reading these would you recommend to read the Shinning or Before the Play first? I have never read either these or Doctor Sleep. I am eager to start them but wondered if I should read The Shinning, Doctor Sleep and then the Prequel or the Prequel, the Shinning and then Doctor sleep? Let me know your thoughts, thank you!
Ann wrote: "Ruben, after reading these would you recommend to read the Shinning or Before the Play first? I have never read either these or Doctor Sleep. I am eager to start them but wondered if I should read ..."Ann, you would be completely fine if you'd only read The Shining and Doctor Sleep afterwards as you wouldn't miss any essential details. However, if you want to have a wider picture of everything I'd include Before the Play and read it first.
Ha, never knew King wrote a prequel to The Shining!
How can you get a copy of the prequel?
I’m dying to read this! Amazon doesn’t sell this… where do you get a copy??
Someone posted it on Blogspot in its entirety if you’re interested. I’d just Google it. :) I tried posting the link but Goodreads wouldn’t let me.
Excellent review, Ruben! I had no idea that this prequel existed!
This was a book? Years ago when the miniseries was about to premiere tv guide put I think it was this? In it's issue I kept but I've yet to read the story so this was an actual book?
