MISERY

..Paul Sheldon. He's a bestselling novelist who has finally met his biggest 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 her captor, keeping him prisoner in her isolated house. Now Annie wants Paul to write his greatest work-- just for her. She has a lot of ways to spur him on. One is a needle. Another is an ax. And if they dont work, she can get really nasty.



Misery is a gripping tale that delves about survival, internal battle, psychologic turmoil and a great deal about writing itself. I was skeptical about reading this at first, thriller novels arent really my cup of tea, and the backstory isnt quite appealling to me, but since i badly need some distractions, i decided to give it a try. Ok, where to start? I totally like it and I never thought id enjoy a thriller novel until Misery. It's a shame that i just left it sitting untouched on my shelf for about four months! (got it from my cousin..thanks Argie!) It had me at hello, I was caught up from the very first page! The plot is very simple and unambitious but it is teeming with twists and edge-of-your-seat scenes that could genuinely evokes full range of raw human fear from the readers. It is so vividly written, gripping..and has the power to curl you up emphatically into the novel itself. By the time i write this review, I have already read three of King's other books-- IT, carrie, and salem's lot-- so i can say that this is one of his very best. One of his greatest attempt. SK's writing prowess in this particular novel is exceptional, it is very evident over the arresting force you'd feel while reading this, and the next thing you knew, you are already Paul Sheldon himself, youd feel his fears, his pain, and the internal battles he's going through, the emotions i felt seem so real they were almost tangible (my fave part would be the dope-stealing, amputation, sheriff's visit and the last part, the Paul Sheldon and Annie Wilkes' confrontation) Dont let the backstory put you off. Do yourself a favors and read this! The story so arresting and suspenseful you would never want to put it down. Literally, King had my forehead furrowed with stressed lines and moist with sweat beads! Lol. A classic of its genre this book could really put you on the edge of your seat right through the very end.