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Misery
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In Misery, Stephen King strips away the supernatural to reveal horror rooted in human obsession and madness. The novel follows Paul Sheldon, a successful romance novelist, who awakens after a car crash to find himself in the isolated home of Annie Wilkes—his self-proclaimed “number one fan.” At first, Annie appears as a savior, nursing Paul back to health. But her devotion takes a sinister turn when she discovers Paul has killed off her favorite character, Misery Chastain, in his latest manuscript. Annie’s obsession transforms into sadistic captivity: she forces Paul to resurrect Misery in a new novel, keeping him prisoner and punishing him whenever he resists. With sharp psychological insight, King explores themes of control, dependency, and the terrifying power of fandom gone wrong. Unlike his supernatural epics, Misery is intensely claustrophobic, set almost entirely within Annie’s secluded house, making the terror deeply personal and relentless. Across 310 pages, King constructs a battle of wills between creator and captor, testing endurance, creativity, and sanity itself. Misery stands as one of King’s most acclaimed works, earning both critical praise and a film adaptation that brought Kathy Bates an Academy Award. More than a thriller, it is a chilling meditation on obsession, creativity, and the fragile line between devotion and destruction
Product Details
| Property | Value |
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| Publisher: | Scribner |
| Publication date: | 21/08/2025 |
| Pages: | 300 |
| Subject: | Horror |
About the Author
Stephen King, widely regarded as one of the most influential authors in the world, has shaped the genre of horror, supernatural fiction, and suspense for over five decades. Born on September 21, 1947, in Portland, Maine, King’s passion for writing emerged early in his life. He started his career as a high school English teacher, but his true calling was always storytelling. His breakthrough came with the publication of Carrie in 1974, a novel that cemented his place in the literary world.
King’s writing is known for its gripping narratives, deeply developed characters, and a unique ability to tap into universal fears. His works often explore the dark side of human nature, with stories such as The Shining, It, and Misery becoming global phenomena. Over the years, his novels have been adapted into films, television series, and even plays, broadening his influence beyond literature.
Despite experiencing personal hardships, including a near-fatal car accident in 1999, King has continued to write prolifically. His consistent ability to craft bestsellers has earned him numerous awards, including the National Medal of Arts. With over 60 novels and 200 short stories, Stephen King remains a towering figure in contemporary literature, captivating readers with his blend of horror, fantasy, and psychological depth. His legacy as the “King of Horror” is undisputed.
