Misery is fantastic. Annie Wilkes is such an iconic figure of the ultimate example of toxic fandom - and years before the internet as we know it. It's King at his finest.
I watched the movie a few times, but I’ve never read the book. You sold me on the house being a character and representation of Annie. I’m also forgiving of some plot conveniences if I’m totally hooked into the story. Great review!
Tom, I don't know if you've seen Troy Tradup's booktube video where he shows of this 50th anniversary edition of Carrie. It is being sold on the Blackwells website, and they deliver to the States. Plus, the price is very reasonable. Happy reading, my friend.
My wife is the Steven King reader, but I imagine I'd enjoy the books if I also enjoyed the movies. I know he's pretty hit and miss with his catalog, so I can't wait to see which ones you like. Kathy Bates is awesome in the movie.
Misery is a fantastic read; easy to recommend. It is one of those books that it's hard to imagine anyone not liking. Easy 9/10 for me. Btw, this is a fabulous review of it. 👍
@@TomOrange Yes, and for better or worse Kathy Bates is amazing in this role. After watching the movie, you will not be able to think of Annie as anyone else but the famous actress. Must see adaptation.
Misery was really good. I read it last year and gave it 3.5 stars. Annie makes that story for me while I found Paul extremely unlikable. I really wish we got to read more of the Misery chapters Paul was writing, that was my favorite part. It is not my favorite Stephen King book though, that honor remains with Pet Sematary...for now lol.
this story is based on what happened to me. stephen king stole my manuscript which was supposed to be a auto-biography but he stole it and took credit for it
See, I’m not sure I want to read this book because the plot is so similar to Gerald’s Game, and I haaated Gerald’s Game. The premise was so intriguing, but the story itself was slow and boring. Worried Misery will be the same
I have not read Gerald's Game so its hard for me to say much but I think the situation of how they are stuck is very different. It is a slow build but the tension starts high and only goes higher. Happy reading!
Its a good theory and Im sure the loneliness made things worse but she was doing awful things long before she was alone in CO. If you remember her book she had things dating back to her childhood.
@@TomOrange it's been like 15 years since I've read it but do remember that part as well. It is a book that stays with you. What I love about Annie is that you don't know what she's capable of doing.
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Misery is fantastic. Annie Wilkes is such an iconic figure of the ultimate example of toxic fandom - and years before the internet as we know it. It's King at his finest.
She is one of those characters I will think about forever. Just masterful work by King.
I watched the movie a few times, but I’ve never read the book. You sold me on the house being a character and representation of Annie. I’m also forgiving of some plot conveniences if I’m totally hooked into the story. Great review!
Thanks Johanna! I really need to watch the movie now. I highly recommend the book
Great review Tom! I need to read this at some point. It’s one of my daughter’s favorite books.
Thanks Chas its really good!
Tom, I don't know if you've seen Troy Tradup's booktube video where he shows of this 50th anniversary edition of Carrie. It is being sold on the Blackwells website, and they deliver to the States. Plus, the price is very reasonable. Happy reading, my friend.
I have not seen that video thanks for sharing! I actually have not read Carrie yet
My favourite King book so far, will be quite hard to dethrone.
Yeah I have a feeling it will hold the crown for a while!
My wife is the Steven King reader, but I imagine I'd enjoy the books if I also enjoyed the movies. I know he's pretty hit and miss with his catalog, so I can't wait to see which ones you like. Kathy Bates is awesome in the movie.
I really need to watch the movie. So far he is 3 for 3 for me
Misery is a fantastic read; easy to recommend. It is one of those books that it's hard to imagine anyone not liking. Easy 9/10 for me. Btw, this is a fabulous review of it. 👍
Thanks Bart! Annie really stole the show for me. Going to be one of those characters that stays in my mind for a long time.
@@TomOrange Yes, and for better or worse Kathy Bates is amazing in this role. After watching the movie, you will not be able to think of Annie as anyone else but the famous actress.
Must see adaptation.
Misery was really good. I read it last year and gave it 3.5 stars. Annie makes that story for me while I found Paul extremely unlikable. I really wish we got to read more of the Misery chapters Paul was writing, that was my favorite part. It is not my favorite Stephen King book though, that honor remains with Pet Sematary...for now lol.
I really need to read that one. It is very high on my list.
this story is based on what happened to me. stephen king stole my manuscript which was supposed to be a auto-biography but he stole it and took credit for it
Not trying to start anything, but this book may have came out before you were born
Sorry about the foot and thumb lol
@@omarreyes2219 I'm a time traveler
@@TomOrange sh*t happens
Fantastic review! The movie is also awesome!
Thanks! I still need to watch it
See, I’m not sure I want to read this book because the plot is so similar to Gerald’s Game, and I haaated Gerald’s Game. The premise was so intriguing, but the story itself was slow and boring. Worried Misery will be the same
I have not read Gerald's Game so its hard for me to say much but I think the situation of how they are stuck is very different. It is a slow build but the tension starts high and only goes higher. Happy reading!
Have you read 11/22/63? Wanted to start it soon and heard so many good things about it especially since i love time traveling
Nope not yet! I will at some point for sure though
I DNF'd 11/22/63 back when it first came out because it wasn't quite what I wanted, but I am willing to try it again in the future
@@TomOrange Read it! Read it! Read it! 😂 I love 11/22/63
My theory is that probably loneliness has made Annie who's she is? Just a thought.
Its a good theory and Im sure the loneliness made things worse but she was doing awful things long before she was alone in CO. If you remember her book she had things dating back to her childhood.
@@TomOrange it's been like 15 years since I've read it but do remember that part as well. It is a book that stays with you. What I love about Annie is that you don't know what she's capable of doing.
Have you read the Mist?
Not yet! This is only my third king book
@@TomOrange what are the other two?
@@ReadtoFilth IT and Cujo