A review by kirtreads
Misery by Stephen King

challenging dark sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I have read a fair amount of Stephen King so I thought I knew what I was getting into. This book is a lot more graphic in terms of body horror and gore than his other books. It’s also such a good character driven novel that it never feels like gore for gores sake. I couldn’t believe how well the slip into madness for both the characters were portrayed. I felt like they were real people ready to walk out of the book. Great read! 
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