Misery
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- Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release Date:01-01-16
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
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Publisher's Summary
The number-one national best seller about a famous novelist held hostage by his "number-one fan" and suffering a frightening case of writer's block - that could prove fatal. One of "Stephen King's best...genuinely scary" (USA Today).
Paul Sheldon is a best-selling 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).
©1987 Stephen King, Tabitha King, and Arthur B. Greene (P)1992 Penguin Highbridge Audio
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"Great job"
The narrator did a great job with the voicing. There is a really subtle nod to Kathy Bates performance of the character. Love it!
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"Edge of your seat disturbing"
This was a great story. I really enjoyed it. This really lived up to the hype of the old king.
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"A great work of King."
If you could sum up Misery in three words, what would they be?Excellent thriller. Amazing.
What did you like best about this story?The overall plotline.
What about Lindsay Crouse’s performance did you like?er voices for Annie was excellent.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?Afraid I can't think of one, since there's already been a film version of it.
Any additional comments?A must-have for fans of Stephen Kng.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful -
"great performance!"
A lot of people seem to have had an issue with the performance which almost made me not get the book. I'm glad I did! the story is INCREDIBLE and she did a great job reading it.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful -
"Loved it"
Very intense, it is one of Stephen King's best in my opinion. Anne Wilkes one of Kings most terrifying characters.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful -
"Loved every moment! "
Lindsay Crouse does an impeccable job. I really enjoyed her interpretations of these iconic King characters. A must listen!
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"Great book! Read by a great reader!"
Lindsay Crouse really captured the insanity that is Annie Wilkes! This book scares me more than any other Stephen King book bc of the terror that you know Annie creates in Paul's mind! I read the book years ago then I recently listened to Lindsay read it... Great experience! (Both times) although Kathy Bates does a wonderful Annie the movie doesn't even come close to scaring me like the book. While I listened I pictured Kathy Bates for sure! I love her
4 of 5 people found this review helpful -
Sarah T Farmington, MN 04-05-16 Member Since 2015I am not addicted to reading...I can quit as soon as I get to the next chapter!
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"A "dirty-bird" of a story!"
Would you listen to Misery again? Why?I would listen to Misery again, I feel like there are so many details that you can miss because of the great drama taking place.
What did you like best about this story?This story is gruesome and emotional but has such great relation to everyday life and the struggles people face.
Which scene was your favorite?My favorite was probably the scrap book...here we really learn just how twisted and sick Annie really is!
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?"This type-writer may be losing more than a few keys"
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
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