Misery

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Summary: Unique imagery&suspense leaves you wanting more
Review: I enjoyed this book soooo much i read it three times in a row. Stephen King has really outdone himself with this book by using some of the most creative imagery i could have ever thought of. I thought the movie was great, but the book is even more detailed and gives a better sense of what is going on eachtime the psychotic nurse(Annie Wilkes) and captured author(Paul Sheldon), meet. I like how King symbolized Paul's feelings as those of a bird from Africa he saw as a child in the zoo. He knew that the bird didn't belong there, and that it was going to die there, as he himself, didn't belong in Annie's house, and knows if he doesn't get out of there, he will die like the bird eventually did. The way King shows the hardships of being an author, made me respect the intelligence of all authors around the world, that publish books only to be read and perhaps forgotten by most. It is well worth anybody's time, but they need to make sure they have time to get into it, because once you get into it, it's hard to get out until you finish reading the fine print on the last page.

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Summary: Stephen King- literary genius
Review: Misery was one of those books that you read, then read again, and read it a third time. It is just so good! The characters are well defined and you really feel for Paul, and hate Annie. If you like horror, you'll like Misery

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Summary: Wow. A thriller until the end
Review: I really enjoyed this book. I thought it was one of King's better books. He developed the characters very well.

melody

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Summary: A Seductive and Mesmerizing Masterpiece of Fiction/Horror
Review: Stephen is most likely America's greatest living writer. He has the profound ability; that even Hemingway usually missed; to make a character, and make that character so real and facinating that a reader becomes the character. That may sound like a cliche', but it happens to be perfectly true. Stephen King is genius, and I think even his anti-fans support that hypothisis. Misery supports the theroy that his work is also brilliant. Annie Wilkes is probably the most realistic, and most evil in that way, villian to come out of literature. Far more than the over-rated Dr. Hannibal Lecter from Thomas Harris' Manhunter and Silence of the Lambs. And I believe we all can relate to Annie, at least a bit. Paul Sheldon is an equally developed character, making it a fantastic Cat-and-Mouse type of book. The movie Misery is one of the best King adaptions, if I may say so. Kathy Bates well deserved her award. She performed the role not only with fines'e, but with style. She made Annie a creature of charm, along with being crazy. So kudos to you, Ms. Bates. And Mr. King, you are America's greatest living writer.

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Summary: A Fanatastic Cat-and-Mouse Masterpiece of Modern Fiction
Review: Stephen King just may be the greatest American writer of the later half of the 20th century. Misery helps prove my hypothesis to the fullest. Misery, (which was orginally going to be written under King's fictional writer Richard Bachman), is perhaps King's most well written novel. Full of terrific twists and grusomely accurate sections, Misery explains itself. Misery loves Company, so read it!

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Summary: Way to go Stephen
Review: Misery contained a very confusing and difficult exposition, but after a while proved to be a good novel to read. Stephen King slowly allowed the plot to unfold, and the reader may experience frustrating times, but the ending is very worthwhile. The book is perfect for patient suspense seekers.

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Summary: Overall grade=A
Review: I was initially puzzled by Misery because it came at a time when King was writing a lot of poor stuff. I actually thought that maybe he was back on track again because the writing is reminiscent of his earlier and more sophisticated writing style. When I found out that this book was actually conceived and almost entirely written in that early period, I wasn't too surprised. This is a very good book about a writer who falls into the hands of an insane fan. Just straight terror, no ghosts.

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Summary: a ture masterpiece...
Review: ok..on to part 2 of my stephen king reading days at college. misery. hehehe...

it seems that there are two people in this world. The ones who love King 100% and those who don't. After reading reviews of what people have said about this book, i am convinced that my own opinion matters most. This is the best book I have ever read. Taking advantage of a 4 hour break between classes, I have managed to read 2 of his books in little under 2 weeks. I cannot read for the full 4 hours as i have to do homework, but the draw of King lures me away from my studies. Previous to reading Misery, I read Firestarter and thought that that book would never be beaten. In my mind that was the best book. Now that I have read Misery, I am sure that Misery ranks in at number one. For you people who are hesitant..don't be. This book makes you think about our society and the injustices and the ways people have been takin hostage. this is a thinking book.

great

jake

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Summary: worst King book
Review: This book is terrible. I don't know about everyone else, but a story about a guy recovering in a pyscho's house isn't my idea of a griping story. I suggest anything else.

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Summary: Michael Borkov is gay
Review: Michael Borkov is gay, he is a KGB bastard