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Misery

By: Stephen King
Narrated by: Lindsay Crouse
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The number one New York Times best seller 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).

Best-selling novelist Paul Sheldon thinks he’s finally free of Misery Chastain. In a controversial career move, he’s just killed off the popular protagonist of his beloved romance series in favor of expanding his creative horizons. But such a change doesn’t come without consequences. After a near-fatal car accident in rural Colorado leaves his body broken, Paul finds himself at the mercy of the terrifying rescuer who’s nursing him back to health - his self-proclaimed number one fan, Annie Wilkes.

Annie is very upset over what Paul did to Misery and demands that he find a way to bring her back by writing a new novel - his best yet, and one that’s all for her. After all, Paul has all the time in the world to do so as a prisoner in her isolated house...and Annie has some very persuasive and violent methods to get exactly what she wants...

“King at his best...a winner!” (The New York Times)

“Unadulteratedly terrifying...frightening.” (Publishers Weekly)

“Classic 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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Intense Psychological Thriller • Masterful Tension Building • Excellent Narration • Terrifying Villain
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This was a great story. I really enjoyed it. This really lived up to the hype of the old king.

Edge of your seat disturbing

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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

Misery loves company

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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.

A great work of King.

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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.

great performance!

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Very intense, it is one of Stephen King's best in my opinion. Anne Wilkes one of Kings most terrifying characters.

Loved it

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Not a fan of the narrator. She was kinda monotone and droned at times. Overall the story itself was good!

Not bad. Pretty good.

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It was fun, Somewhat confusing around the end but I get what he was going for

Great story, But editing was a little choppy

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There are no words for how scary and disturbing. Misery is classic SK. But it is woven with incredible creativity and rich characters.
This book is not for the faint of heart. You are warned.

Classic Stephen King

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loved this story. it was told very well but could have done without the strange music

great story

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Annie Wilkes is King's most well realized monster and Lindsay Krause brings her to life beautifully. The book is terrifying because it could actually happen. There's no supernatural monster, just an absolutely deranged individual and a helpless man at her mercy. Still horrifies me after 4 reads and one listen.

The best and most terrifying Stephen King book

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