The Shining Mid-way blog

So through the first half of the shining (or really more like 70%) I have to say that I'm not horrified at all. I kind of assumed I would go through some sort of psychological mind ****, but I'm still perfectly fine. Maybe I just have to wait for the climax to resolve everything for me to really be horrified.That being said, although it has not yet my expectations, I do have to say that I'm thoroughly enjoying the book. The supernatural element of *SPOILERS* the shining and how it affects the character Danny with his per-cognitive abilities and his mind reading make the story very interesting. His imaginary friend Tony and Jack and Wendy's relationship in the story are all really cool to me. I find the Developments with Jack's back story and his mental struggles with himself as well as his now ironically struggling relationship with Wendy very enjoyable to read. The fact Jack has to deal with himself and his anger is a really good way to develop and to characterize him. Although I feel like there are certain parts that just DRRRRAAAAAAAAGGGGGG on. There was an entire chapter based around news articles about the hotel the family was staying at (Actually I don't know their last names....not sure if the book ever mentioned it or if I just have a bad memory). There was probably some sort of foreshadowing or symbolism that I OVERLOOKED (ha! punny) in that chapter. The parts I get bored I've noticed are basically the really descriptive scenes. They just bore me. Seeing the character interaction is much more fun to read about. But overall, there's more gruesomeness with the naked purple lady and the bloody beating Jack dished out. *SPOILERS OVER*