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Doctor Sleep
- Narrated by: Will Patton
- Length: 18 hrs and 33 mins
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Danny Torrance may have left the Overlook Hotel behind, but its demons aren’t done with him. Set decades after the events of The Shining, Doctor Sleep follows Danny — now Dan — as he navigates the constant pull of addiction, the trauma of his father’s descent into madness and a haunting power known as the shining (psychic abilities that allow him to see beyond the veil of death). And in audio, King fans will be all the more grateful to know that this listen is narrated by fan favourite Will Patton, who has previously narrated some of the author’s hits, including The Outsider and Mr. Mercedes.
Dan has made a new life for himself in a small New Hampshire town: he works in a nursing home, where he uses the shining to comfort dying patients and begins to attend AA meetings in an attempt to finally get sober. But his life is again upended when he’s telepathically contacted by Abra Stone, a young girl who shines brighter than perhaps anyone before. But Dan’s not the only one who takes notice of Abra’s gifts. The True Knot, a travelling band of near-immortal, once-human creatures who feed on the steam that escapes children with the shining as they die, are growing hungry and it’s not long before they set their sights on Abra. And Dan’s attempts to keep her safe will take him to those dark places he’s been trying desperately to avoid, resulting in a chilling climax you won’t soon forget.
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An epic war between good and evil, a gory, glorious story that will thrill the millions of hyper-devoted readers of The Shining and wildly satisfy anyone new to the territory of this icon in the King canon.
King says he wanted to know what happened to Danny Torrance, the boy at the heart of The Shining, after his terrible experience in the Overlook Hotel. The instantly riveting Doctor Sleep picks up the story of the now middle-aged Dan, working at a hospice in rural New Hampshire, and the very special 12-year old girl he must save from a tribe of murderous paranormals.
On highways across America, a tribe of people called The True Knot travel in search of sustenance. They look harmless - mostly old, lots of polyester, and married to their RVs. But as Dan Torrance knows, and tween Abra Stone learns, The True Knot are quasi-immortal, living off the 'steam' that children with the 'shining' produce when they are slowly tortured to death.
Haunted by the inhabitants of the Overlook Hotel where he spent one horrific childhood year, Dan has been drifting for decades, desperate to shed his father's legacy of despair, alcoholism, and violence. Finally, he settles in a New Hampshire town, an AA community that sustains him and a job at a nursing home where his remnant 'shining' power provides the crucial final comfort to the dying. Aided by a prescient cat, he becomes 'Doctor Sleep'. Then Dan meets the evanescent Abra Stone, and it is her spectacular gift, the brightest shining ever seen, that reignites Dan's own demons and summons him to a battle for Abra's soul and survival....
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- Raymond
- 12-01-2015
One of the best
I didn't think any book could top the shining,,,,,clearly I was wrong,,,,doctor sleep surpasses the shining and is a ripper of a novel,,,kudos to the king of novelists!!!
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- dave
- 22-08-2016
Dr Sleep
Only recently returned to Stephen King after a very long break. Stopped after 'Misery' which I hadn't liked.
Returned with 'Mr. Mercedes' which was a cracker then 'Dr Sleep' which I thoroughly enjoyed.
Then got the audiobook versions of both.
I've liked Will Patton since 'Falling Skies' and he brings the same abilities to his reading of this excellent novel. In many ways the audiobook is much better than the print book because of Will Patton.
The story is well constructed and undoubtedly creepy and unsettling, crackling with suspense.
Highly recommended
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- Kimberley Connery
- 25-12-2015
Absolutely loved it!
Fantastic read. Well executed story which stayed true to its original characters. Loved the narrator, one of the best voices I've listened to. Highly Recommended!!
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- Hobbes
- 06-09-2015
great story
I was amazed that this story was so good. It is great as a stand alone story but better with the knowledge of "The Shining". I definitely recommend this book.
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- Kindle Customer
- 07-06-2017
Classic Stephen King
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Clever storyline dealing with the life of the boy (Dan T) from the Shining. A great mix of horror, thriller and personal struggles.
Will Patton does a great job at bringing life to the characters and conveying the tense nature of the story.
If you are a fan of the classic King stories this should definitely be on your list.
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- Veena
- 13-08-2016
I couldn't stop listening. Very suspenseful! 😊
As with most of Stephen King's work, it wasn't just a story - I was taken on a journey, living as Dan Torrence or Abra Stone. Loved it.
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- Jake
- 21-03-2016
The Shining's sequel done in the best way possible
This novel completely hooked me in, and the narration was beautifully done.
Stephen King is still one of the all time greatest writers, in my personal opinion
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- Carly
- 02-12-2023
Like revisiting an old friend
It's not often I enjoy a sequel just as much as the original but SK has certainly delivered an incredible conclusion. Will did an amazing job as narrator, really brought the characters to life. However- every now and again, just occasionally, he sounds a bit like Donald Trump. And because one of the main characters is young girl, every now and again it sounds like Trump talking like a little girl. It's hilarious, personally it make the experience more enjoyable.
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- Anonymous User
- 26-07-2023
Fantastic
A million times better than the Shining in my opinion. Held suspense throughout the book.
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- Adrian Whyte
- 27-05-2023
Great
I’m only sorry I had watched the movie first as it restricted my character imagination
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