Misery by Stephen King

Misery

Stephen King

464 pages first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction horror mystery thriller dark tense medium-paced

Description

Paul Sheldon is a bestselling novelist who has finally met his number one fan. Her name is Annie Wilkes, and she is more than a rabid reader—she is Paul’s nurse, tending his shattered body after an automobile accident. But she is also furious that...

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Moods

dark 97%
tense 92%
mysterious 30%
challenging 19%
emotional 18%
sad 10%
adventurous 6%
reflective 5%
funny 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 19%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 36% | 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% | N/A: 1%

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

4.13

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