Misery by Stephen King

A successful novelist is rescued from a car crash by a deranged fan who is upset with the death of her favorite character from his books. Trapped in her remote home, the writer is subjected to physical and psychological torture as the fan forces him to write a new novel bringing the character back to life. As he writes for his life, he must also plan his escape before his captor's rage becomes deadly.

The 852nd greatest book of all time


Published
1987
Nationality
American
Length
Moderate
Pages
310-420
Words
113,000
Original Language
English
Alternate Titles
None

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