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Horror· United States

Misery

by Stephen King
Aggregate Editorial Score46/100
★Bram Stoker Award
Published 1987382 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Stephen King's Misery (1987) stands as one of the most significant works of horror of its era. Romance novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued from a car crash and held captive by his self-declared 'Number One Fan,' former nurse Annie Wilkes. King's Bram Stoker Award winner is as much about authorship and the relationship between creator and audience as it is a gripping thriller. Themes of obsession, writing, captivity run through the work. The book has received recognition from Bram Stoker Award 1987.

Book Details

AuthorStephen King
Published1987
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages382
Category👻 Horror
ISBN9781501143106
Editorial Score46/100
About the Category

👻 Horror

Fiction designed to frighten, unsettle, or disturb the reader.

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

This book is part of United States's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

Bram Stoker Award
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198721
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About the Author
Stephen King
United States
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Designed to Feel
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Designed to Feel
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Misery about?

Romance novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued from a car crash and held captive by his self-declared 'Number One Fan,' former nurse Annie Wilkes. King's Bram Stoker Award winner is as much about authorship and the relationship between creator and audience as it is a gripping thriller.

Who wrote Misery?

Misery was written by Stephen King, from United States. First published in 1987.

What awards has Misery won?

Misery has received the following awards and honours: Bram Stoker Award 1987.

Is Misery worth reading?

Misery is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 21/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in obsession, writing, captivity.

Where can I buy Misery?

You can buy Misery on Amazon. Click the Buy on Amazon button above to find the best edition.

What category is Misery?

Misery is classified as Horror. Fiction designed to frighten, unsettle, or disturb the reader.

What country is Misery from?

Misery originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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