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Misery
- Narrated by: Lindsay Crouse
- Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 01-01-16
- Language: English
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
- Whispersync for Voice-ready
Regular price: $22.67
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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).
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- Whitney
- 05-06-16
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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- Jon
- 05-05-16
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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- Seree
- 03-18-16
Amazing
Lindsay Crouse was superb. Stephen King was absolutely amazing. This guy can write anything. Kudos!
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- brian
- 05-10-16
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.
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- tommydkat
- 09-30-16
Misery loves company
Here is another one of Stephen Kings novels that I had seen the movie before eve reading the book.... all I can say is, justice was served by both filmmakers with respect to the authors vision.
The narrator did very well in Annie to life and while at the same time voicing Paul. Trying something. There are some confusing parts in the book where the interplay of the book "Misery's Return"' was voiced, or conversations in Paul's own mined were hard to decipher, however the narrator separated these words parts perfectly with haunting music.
One thing I did differently from all other audio books I have listened to in the past, was I read along as I had a copy of the hard copy book that I had Unsuccessfully been able to get through before... with the narration in the background, often at double speed and often at 1.25, this made the audiobook much more enjoyable and rewarding.
Great book, great narration, I am glad this one is off my list after nearly 25 or so years after trying to initially read it... glad I kept the hardcover copy
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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- Amy
- 08-02-16
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.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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- Allen M. Dowdy
- 04-22-16
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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- Amy S.
- 07-02-16
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
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- Sarah T
- Farmington, MN
- 04-05-16
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"
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- Melody
- 01-21-16
Awesome
Linsday Crouse did an amazing job of narrating one of my high school favorites! Did not disappoint!
4 of 5 people found this review helpful