Misery Stephen King
What is misery stephen king?
Key facts
Misery is a 1987 psychological horror novel by Stephen King about a novelist held prisoner by his obsessed fan. Paul Sheldon is rescued after a car crash by Annie Wilkes, who forces him to write a new book reviving her favorite character, Misery Chastain. [1] It was first published on June 8, 1987, by Viking Press. [1] It is often confused with the 1990 film adaptation. [1]
Context
Misery is a 1987 psychological horror novel by Stephen King. The plot follows Paul Sheldon, a novelist rescued after a car crash by Annie Wilkes, his self-described number-one fan, who then holds him prisoner and forces him to write a new book reviving her favorite character, Misery Chastain. [1] The novel was first published on June 8, 1987, by Viking Press. [1] The setting is a remote house or farmhouse. [1] The book is often confused with the 1990 film adaptation of the same name. [1]
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Questions and answers
What is Stephen King's novel Misery about?
It is about a novelist, Paul Sheldon, who is rescued after a car crash by Annie Wilkes, his obsessed fan, and then held prisoner while she forces him to write a new book bringing back her favorite character, Misery Chastain. [1]
When was Misery first published?
The novel was first published on June 8, 1987, by Viking Press. [1]
Is Misery a horror novel?
Yes, it is described as a psychological horror novel. [1]
Sources
- Misery Summary of Key Ideas and Review | Stephen King, Robin Waterfield - Blinkist — blinkist.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)