Misery
Stephen King1987
King wrote the most claustrophobic horror novel in the English language — two people, one room, escalating madness.
horror novelEnglishaccessiblemedium · ~8.0h
Influence
5.0/10
Popularity
8.5/10
“I'm your number one fan.”
Why It Matters
King wrote the most claustrophobic horror novel in the English language — two people, one room, escalating madness. It is also his sharpest commentary on the relationship between writers and their audiences, and the dark side of fandom. Annie Wilkes became the template for the obsessive fan as villain.
The 
Take
Personal reviewAbout the same as the film, great concept, honestly gets a little old and the book within a book stuff isn’t that clever
Notable Quotes
“God, I love you.”
“Writing is a kind of therapy. It's a way to shovel the driveway, to keep from going crazy.”