Audiobook Doctor Sleep (The Shining, #2) by Stephen King in the ListenBook app
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Book description
October 12, 2023
Just finished Doctor Sleep on audiobook. Honestly, I wasn't sure I'd dare return to the Overlook after all these years. But King's voice, narrating his own words, pulled me right back in. Not the horror of the first book, but something deeper, quieter, yet just as unsettling. Dan Torrance is older now, trying to outrun his father's shadow and the ghosts of the hotel. He's found peace in a nursing home, using his "shining" to comfort the dying - he calls himself "Doctor Sleep" now. It's a beautiful, sad thing, hearing him find purpose.
Then Abra Stone appears. A twelve-year-old with a light so bright it literally hurts to look at. And the True Knot? They're the real nightmare. Not monsters in the dark, but old people in RVs, looking harmless, hunting kids for their "steam." King makes their cruelty feel so mundane, so chillingly ordinary. I actually paused the audiobook once, heart pounding, just to catch my breath. The narrator's voice, that low, gravelly tone King uses for Dan, made the fear feel personal, like it was whispering right beside me.
What struck me most wasn't just the scares, though. It was Dan's journey. His struggle with alcohol, his fear of becoming his father, the way he finally chooses to fight, not just survive. And Abra? She's not just a damsel; she's fierce, smart, and her connection to Dan feels electric. The audiobook really sells that bond - you can hear the quiet understanding in their voices, the shared weight of their gift.
This isn't just a sequel. It's a full-circle moment for Dan, a reckoning with the past that's both terrifying and hopeful. King's storytelling has matured, but the core - the feeling of being watched, the weight of legacy - is still there, sharp as ever. The True Knot's hunt is brutal, yes, but the real battle is Dan's own. Hearing him find his courage, voice his fear, through the audiobook, was incredibly moving.
I finished it late last night, the house silent, the audiobook paused. I sat there, thinking about Dan and Abra, about that cat who always seemed to know more than he should. King didn't just bring back the Overlook; he gave us a new kind of horror - one where the real monsters are the ones who feed on light, and the real hero is someone who finally learns to shine. If you loved The Shining, this is essential. If you haven't, it's the perfect way to dive in. It's haunting, it's hopeful, and it's utterly unforgettable. I'm still listening to the last few chapters in my head.
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Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
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Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
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