
What happens when a haunted child grows up?
In this solo episode, Jim dives into Doctor Sleep by Stephen King — the long-awaited sequel to The Shining. Decades later, Danny Torrance is now Dan, a man still scarred by trauma, addiction, and ghosts both literal and metaphorical. But when a young girl with incredible powers crosses his path, he’s drawn into a terrifying battle with a group known as the True Knot… and the result is one of King’s best modern novels.
This episode is spoiler-lite, so if you’ve read The Shining (or seen any of its adaptations), you’re safe to join the conversation! Jim shares why Doctor Sleep not only works as a sequel but actually enhances the original story — along with nine big reasons you might love this book too.
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0:00 - Opening
1:37 - Book Basics
3:16 - Why I Read It
4:28 - Spoiler-Lite Synopsis
5:43 - 9 Reasons To Read Doctor Sleep
9:26 - Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts
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