Doctor Sleep (ns)

BabyRN2006

Those of you who have read it, do I have to have read The Shining before I read this?

jackiback

You wouldn't HAVE to, I guess, but you should. It provides all of the background and is an amazing book.  

beebe918

I read the Shining about 12 years ago and barely remember anything from it other than the very basics.  If you wanted to skip reading the Shining before Doctor Sleep you could watch the movie or read a synopsis somewhere and get all the info you need.

BabyRN2006

The reason I ask is because of the SBC. I saw someone reading it today so I was wondering if I should do it for the challenge or wait for the next stranger reading opportunity, lol.

brittk0486

I think it'd be best if you read The Shining first, but it's not necessary.

SusieBW

jackiback said:

You wouldn't HAVE to, I guess, but you should. It provides all of the background and is an amazing book.  

This.  You will probably enjoy Doctor Sleep infinitely more if you read The Shining first.