A review by scarletcoat
Misery by Stephen King

dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Undeniably a cornerstone of King's work. With only two characters present for the bulk of the novel, Misery balances plot advancement with the internal workings of Paul Sheldon, who is another example of an imperfect but well-developed character which King excels at portraying. 
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