Misery
By Stephen King
- Release Date: 2016-01-01
- Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Description
The #1 New York Times bestseller about a famous novelist held hostage in a remote location by his “number one fan.” One of “Stephen King’s best…genuinely scary” (USA TODAY). Adapted into the classic film Misery (1990).
Paul Sheldon is a bestselling novelist who has finally met his number one fan. Her name is Annie Wilkes, and she is more than a rabid reader—she is Paul’s nurse, tending his shattered body after an automobile accident. But she is also furious that the author has killed off her favorite character in his latest book. Annie becomes his captor, keeping him prisoner in her isolated house.
Annie wants Paul to write a book that brings Misery back to life—just for her. She has a lot of ways to spur him on. One is a needle. Another is an axe. And if they don’t work, she can get really nasty.
“Terrifying” (San Francisco Chronicle), “dazzlingly well-written” (The Indianapolis Star), and “truly gripping” (Publishers Weekly), Misery is “classic Stephen King...full of twists and turns and mounting suspense” (The Boston Globe).
Reviews
Oh Misery
5By 2KayyyyyDefinitely kept me on my toes. Way better than the Shining in my opinion!Fun read
4By Blippy17One of King’s best stories.Misery review
4By HungybunchesofoatsA tale so intimate, and setting so mundane, it makes every moment feel momentous. When things happen it hits harder, and to dive deep into a villain like Annie was truly something to witness. Full of suspense and dread. Exactly what I was looking for.Entertaining and Disturbing
4By M_LuboBe willing to be rattled. This is definitely a novel that will get under your skin in a way that on King can manage to do.Good
4By satmonsterPretty goodnah
1By Sosa 35674689im actually proud of myself to have 100% something i didn’t like in any capacity but one star bcs i be looking back for technique helpAmazing
5By OtherkidAs good as it gets.Dreadful
5By Jorge J. VasquezSometimes a villain is sympathetic. You may find yourself agreeing with their motives, their actions and may even root for them at times….. Sometimes. Annie Wilkes doesn’t allow for any of that. I wouldn’t want to be in the same supermarket with her. SK does a wonderful job of making her one of fiction’s scariest villains.Awesome book
5By VES222So goodA scary real life parallel
5By dogbook0Absolute 10/10, Annie Wilkes is one of the most scary horror book villains I’ve seen, mostly due to the fact that people like her exist.Quintessential King
5By Crucifiction machineNobody tells a story like King. I read this in the 7th grade. And it’s the book that turned me into a reader.Misery is Great!
5By ChisashuThis book was fascinating. I am glad for my freedom and for my body after reading this book!I have the paperback/physical copy of this book
5By mf⚾️⚾️I have the paperback/physical copy of this book and I loved the book it was a mastapiece I definitely recommend this book 100%Absolutely fantastic!
5By ReimythAmazing from start to finish. Really keeps you engaged and never a dull moment! King is phenomenal.chilling and thought provoking
5By babyjayyuthis is the first stephen king novel i’ve read, and how this man managed to keep me hooked with only 2 characters is mind blowing. i loved it and i’m looking forward to checking out his other works.This is a great read
5By M_L_JAs with many books made into movie; the book is always better. I saw the movie well before reading the book. Yes the book is better as it is more detailed. Kathy Bates was the the best person to play Annie Wilkes, but major parts were changed and I’m afraid I liked the way they were depicted in the movie better. Never the less. King’s stories are well worth the read.Loved this book
5By moodys13I first got this when I was 9, almost 10. I had read The Shining by then. I loved it.Misery
5By Campfire GhostsThis novel was crazy good. So, glad I got to read it. Was the first Stephen King book I ever picked up when I was younger—but never finished it. Now I have.Excellent
5By yeetbooksgoodOk no doubt this book is amazing it has slow parts, but the atmosphere is just so terrifying props to you Stephen king!
