A review by vaughanreads
Misery by Stephen King

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Paul Sheldon, New Yorker and esteemed author of the Misery Chastain novels, begins his new literary adventure - Fast Cars. The conclusion of the Misery novels, however, was not taken lightly by Paul's number one fan - Annie Wilkes. Finding himself in an chaotic car crash in snowy Sidewinder, Annie rescues Paul and gives him food, medicine and shelter...but Paul will learn very quickly that Annie Wilkes has a temper that would rival that of the gods.

This is only the fourth novel I have read by Stephen King, but I can confidently say that Misery is undoubtedly my favourite novel of his. The sharp, jagged sine waves of tension throughout this book are absolutely phenomenal. It reminds me of how I felt when I read my first ever King novel, Pet Semetary, how I would stay up until my eyelids betrayed me.

This was not only another buddy read with my lovely bunch of Booksta friends, but I read this with my partner as well and we would regularly, throughout June, gush about the vile and gritty horror.

This novel is an easy five star and would recommend highly, provided you can tolerate some truly stomach turning descriptions or gore and pain.