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Misery is an American psychological horror thriller novel written by Stephen King and first published by Viking Press on June 8, 1987. The novel's narrative is based on the relationship of its two main characters – the romance novelist Paul Sheldon and his deranged self-proclaimed number one fan Annie Wilkes .
Jan 1, 2016 · 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).
Jun 8, 1987 · When Stephen was eleven, his mother brought her children back to Durham, Maine, for good. Her parents, Guy and Nellie Pillsbury, had become incapacitated with old age, and Ruth King was persuaded by her sisters to take over the physical care of them.
Novelist Paul Sheldon has plans to make the difficult transition from writing historical romances featuring heroine Misery Chastain to publishing literary fiction. Annie Wilkes, Sheldon's number one fan, rescues the author from the scene of a car accident.
Elevated by standout performances from James Caan and Kathy Bates, this taut and frightening film is one of the best Stephen King adaptations to date. Read Critics Reviews
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Nov 30, 1990 · Misery: Directed by Rob Reiner. With James Caan, Kathy Bates, Richard Farnsworth, Frances Sternhagen. After a famous author is rescued from a car crash by a fan of his novels, he comes to realize that the care he is receiving is only the beginning of a nightmare of captivity and abuse.
Jan 5, 2016 · Misery: A Novel. Paperback – January 5, 2016. by Stephen King (Author) 4.7 15,606 ratings. Best of #BookTok. See all formats and editions. 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).
Misery is the 25th book published by Stephen King; it was his 21st novel, and the 16th novel written under his own name. The book was released by Viking on June 8, 1987. Contents. 1Plot. 2Adaptation. 3Audiobook. 4Trivia. 5Characters. Plot.
Jun 3, 1988 · In Misery (1987), as in The Shining (1977), a writer is trapped in an evil house during a Colorado winter. Each novel bristles with claustrophobia, stinging insects, and the threat of a lethal explosion.
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). Bestselling...
