★★★★★☆☆
Title: Misery
Author: Stephen King
Genre: Fiction / Horror
First published: 1987
Edition: paperback, published by Signet in 1988
This was my first Stephen King novel and it was a pretty good introduction.
There was a lot of suspense and anticipation and I could feel the main character’s emotions as he lived under the she-devil’s wrath. I liked the fact that it was all about a book that the villain wanted to be written. What lengths would you go to for your favourite author to write the book you want? Well, not those lengths I hope!
I felt in places it was a bit longer and drawn out than it needed to be, but overall I really thought this was a pretty well written thriller/horror. The ending was pretty predictable and there were no major plot twists, but I did not mind that too much. Axes and electric knives are scary enough!
Overall, thumbs up for my first Stephen King novel. I am sure I will read more.
5 out of 7 stars
Great review! I enjoyed the movie of this book but haven’t read it yet.