Misery: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Misery by Stephen King — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
Novelist Paul Sheldon has plans to make the difficult transition from writing historical romances featuring heroine Misery Chastain to publishing literary fiction. Annie Wilkes, Sheldon's number one fan, rescues the author from the scene of a car accident. The former nurse takes care of him in her remote house, but becomes irate when she discovers that the author has killed Misery off in his latest book. Annie keeps Sheldon prisoner while forcing him to write a book that brings Misery back to life.
Quick facts about Misery
- Title: Misery
- Author: Stephen King
- First published: 1978
- Genre: dope, pills, american novelists
- OpenLibrary ID: OL81634W
Where to read Misery
Misery by Stephen King is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is Misery about?
Novelist Paul Sheldon has plans to make the difficult transition from writing historical romances featuring heroine Misery Chastain to publishing literary fiction.
Who wrote Misery?
Misery was written by Stephen King.
When was Misery published?
Misery was first published in 1978.
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