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Doctor Sleep
Book • 2013
Doctor Sleep is a 2013 horror novel by Stephen King, serving as the sequel to his 1977 novel 'The Shining'.
The story follows Danny Torrance, now an adult, who is haunted by the ghosts of the Overlook Hotel.
Danny, who has suppressed his psychic abilities through alcoholism, eventually finds redemption through Alcoholics Anonymous and uses his powers to comfort dying patients, earning him the nickname 'Doctor Sleep'.
He must protect a young girl named Abra Stone, who possesses even stronger psychic abilities, from the True Knot, a cult that preys on children with 'the shining' to remain immortal.
The novel explores themes of addiction, redemption, and the struggle against supernatural forces.
The story follows Danny Torrance, now an adult, who is haunted by the ghosts of the Overlook Hotel.
Danny, who has suppressed his psychic abilities through alcoholism, eventually finds redemption through Alcoholics Anonymous and uses his powers to comfort dying patients, earning him the nickname 'Doctor Sleep'.
He must protect a young girl named Abra Stone, who possesses even stronger psychic abilities, from the True Knot, a cult that preys on children with 'the shining' to remain immortal.
The novel explores themes of addiction, redemption, and the struggle against supernatural forces.
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when discussing the movie Doctor Sleep.


Sean Fennessey

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‘Gladiator II’ Is Here. Are We Not Entertained?
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as the book upon which ![undefined]()

's Doctor Sleep is based.


Sean Fennessey

Mike Flanagan

‘Materialists’ and the Top Five Movie Love Triangles. Plus: ‘The Life of Chuck,’ With Mike Flanagan.
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as a rare example of a story where the protagonist succeeds easily.

Sam Prior

E153: Using danger for clicks, Aidan's hardest climb of the season and Sam forgets his shoes
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while discussing his reaction to reading the book.


Mark Hoffmeyer

Episode 588 (25 Favorite Horror Films Released Since 2000)
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Mike Martin

Alex Faciane

Episode 271 - The 2024 Halloween Spooktacular!
Mentioned by the podcast host during a discussion about 

's sequels.


Stephen King

Episode 274-Stephen King News Roundup and Salem's Lot (2024) Review