421 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781848940895
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Publication date: 31 May 2007
Description
One of the true classics of psychological suspense, about a writer and his No. 1 fan, now with a stunning new cover look.Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now he’s writing to stay alive.Misery Chastain is dead. Paul Sheldon has just killed...
Community Reviews Summary of 24,169 reviews
Moods
tense 92%
mysterious 30%
challenging 19%
emotional 18%
sad 10%
adventurous 6%
reflective 4%
funny 3%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 19%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Violence, GoreModerate
Car accident
421 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781848940895
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Publication date: 31 May 2007
Description
One of the true classics of psychological suspense, about a writer and his No. 1 fan, now with a stunning new cover look.Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now he’s writing to stay alive.Misery Chastain is dead. Paul Sheldon has just killed...
Community Reviews Summary of 24,169 reviews
Moods
tense 92%
mysterious 30%
challenging 19%
emotional 18%
sad 10%
adventurous 6%
reflective 4%
funny 3%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 19%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Violence, GoreModerate
Car accident