Now a Netflix movie directed by Mike Flanagan (Oculus, Hush) and starring Carla Gugino and Bruce Greenwood.
Master storyteller Stephen King presents this classic, terrifying #1 New York Times bestseller. When a game of seduction between a husband and wife ends in death, the nightmare has only begun…
“And now the voice which spoke belonged to no one but herself. Oh my God, it said. Oh my God, I am all alone out here. I am all alone.”
Once again, Jessie Burlingame has been talked into submitting to her husband Gerald’s kinky sex games—something that she’s frankly had enough of, and they never held much charm for her to begin with. So much for a “romantic getaway” at their secluded summer home. After Jessie is handcuffed to the bedposts—and Gerald crosses a line with his wife—the day ends with deadly consequences. Now Jessie is utterly trapped in an isolated lakeside house that has become her prison—and comes face-to-face with her deepest, darkest fears and memories. Her only company is that of the various voices filling her mind…as well as the shadows of nightfall that may conceal an imagined or very real threat right there with her…
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"S.K #6....I surprised myself by actually really enjoying this book! Everyone says its one of king's worst novels, and while it wasn't my favorite, I still thought it was good. I was also impressed, because it scared me. While I thought other King novels, such as Salem's Lot (my personal favorite), and the Shining were scary while I was reading, the fear of those novels never stuck with me. After reading Gerald's Game, I was stuck with a fear that lurked in the shadows of my room at night and kept me up. Way to go King!"
— Kaitlin (4 out of 5 stars)
" This is quite the thriller. You have to be a strong minded person to complete the book given how descriptive her childhood memories were captured. King is a master of details and he certainly does not back down on painting the entire picture with extremely sensitive subjects. Another SK book down, already queuing up the next! "
— Vickie, 11/18/2017" This is quite the thriller. You have to be a strong minded person to complete the book given how descriptive her childhood memories were captured. King is a master of details and he certainly does not back down on painting the entire picture with extremely sensitive subjects. Another SK book down, already queuing up the next! "
— Vickie, 11/18/2017" While I typically love Stephen King's work, this book was agony just to get through. The premise was great, and it definitely changed my sexual activities a bit ('nuf said there), however I think the sheer volume of pages dedicated to the story were way overdone. I believe that King could have told the story effectively in half the amount of time...however, perhaps he was out to play; experimenting with how long he could keep us bound to the main character's agonizing efforts to free herself from her predicament. In that case, I played right into his mischievous hands, determined to see each torturous step through to the end. And oh what a creepy ending it was... "
— Carole, 2/16/2014" Fifteen years later, still creepy as fuck. "
— Trace, 2/9/2014" This book scared me from handcuffs for a very long time! I still think of this book when I see handcuff-play. "
— Saritza, 2/5/2014" After many years, I can still remember the shivers I got at a very precise moment of the story. I thought I was not going to be able to read further. Powerful. "
— Alessandro, 2/4/2014" One of my favorites. Also one of the creepiest books of his. Gives me goosebumps just thinking about it "
— Cheryl, 1/27/2014" Who else could put together an entire book in with one room and 3 characters(some dead,some imaginary - maybe) "
— Jeremy, 1/25/2014" One of my very favorite. It would make a wonderful movie. Chilling. "
— Brenda, 1/17/2014" I have read every SK book there is and this is the scariest! I did not sleep with the lights out for weeks. "
— Abby, 1/13/2014" Not one of his best works, but still enjoyable enough. It does get quite gruesome at stages. The exploration of what someone is able to do in dire circumstances is what really shines through in this novel. "
— Crusader, 12/25/2013" Enjoyed the book, but feel SK's other books are better, wouldnt really recommend or reread or have on my bookshelf:( "
— Jeet, 12/18/2013" A women is stuck, handcuffed to a bed, in the middle of the woods. Of course this book scared the crap out of me. "
— Jessica, 12/16/2013" I loved this book. Read it at night, on your own. Its slow burning and you need to be fully absorbed into the story and put yourself in the position of the character. I thought it was brilliant. "
— Lish, 12/1/2013" This one sucked me in from the start. "
— Jennie, 11/13/2013" While reading this book, I thought, how did SK come up with this idea and how was he able to describe this in so much detail. Excellent book. "
— Kevin, 9/23/2013" This is the first Stephen King, I've ever read and I really enjoyed it. I did like the suspense and it certainly made me very nervous at one point. I'll definately be giving another book a whirl "
— Claire, 8/7/2013" One of the few King books I could not finish... totally due to my squeemishness "
— Amanda, 3/16/2013" Typical Stephen King - you go into it expecting one kind of horror and are instead presented with about a dozen other kinds instead. Chilling and well-told. "
— Benjamin, 2/15/2013" I hated this book so much, absolutely the worst book he's ever written "
— Jamie, 1/29/2013" Makes you think twice about kinky sex games LOL!! "
— Annie, 8/3/2012" At times hard to read, but impossible to put down. "
— Peita, 5/4/2012" I read this one like 10 years ago as well and...Wow...disturbing...gotta love Stephen King for that! "
— Jaime, 3/28/2012" my favorite king book by far..the weirdness, the dog. i'm going to have to read it again..... "
— Denny, 3/19/2012" Stephen King has matured well as an author, and this book shows it. No longer relying on the supernatural to instill horror, this book is creepy and frightening, with a few scenes of genuine horror; One of which had me literally squirming in my chair it was so intense. Overall a very good book. "
— TJ, 2/4/2012" I seldom stop reading a book, no matter how bad- this is probably only one of dozen that I just couldn't get through. its dark and sad without light or hope or humor. "
— Janall, 12/8/2011" The book wasn't that much fun as I thought it would be. Maybe it was caused by that I was waiting for it for too long. It was ok, but nothing beyond. "
— Anna, 9/17/2011" I am a so-so fan of King, but I loved the premise of this book. One could imagine being trapped in this position, unable to escape and no rescuer on the way. It was a great story until, as always, King inserted the creature from wherever. Then it went downhill for me. "
— Carol, 7/23/2011" I liked this but it actually made me feel queasy in one chapter so I'd not be recommending to anyone !! "
— Lynda, 6/14/2011" Yep this cured me of ever wanting to read another Stephen King book again. I still have nightmares of the "grave robber" made of moonlight. That stuff sticks with you. "
— Patti, 5/25/2011" I read this in HS so I don't remember much of it, I borrowed it from a friend so I can't look back and refresh my memory. I do remember it being scary and disturbing in some parts but I liked the writing style and I remember feeling so cool being 14 and reading Stephen King in class haha! "
— Kristina, 5/18/2011" Been a long time since I've read this (high school I think) but I still remember the ending vividly. That's saying something about a book. "
— Ross, 5/17/2011" It's hard to believe that almost all of the action in this book takes place on a bed. Or, really, in one woman's head. A reminder that often the scariest monsters are in our minds. "
— Elizabeth, 5/16/2011" Intense. Definitely not for those with trauma in their past. "
— Jenny, 5/15/2011" A twisted page turner. <br/>The moral of the story: Use rope instead of handcuffs.<br/> "
— Michelle, 5/14/2011" This books stays with you a long time after reading it! "
— Stephanie, 5/14/2011" Gave up... not my cup of tea, AT ALL. confusing and irritating. A good premise, just not executed in a way that I found readable... "
— Nicole, 5/13/2011" One of the BEST books I've ever read!! Stephen King gave such graphic details making for an intense read. This is the kind of book that keeps you turning the pages. "
— Amanda, 5/13/2011" It starts out okay (not great, just okay), and then goes downhill. The ending picks up some slack, but this book is still mediocre at best. "
— David, 5/1/2011" Not the best, glad it was short. "
— Katie, 4/20/2011Stephen King has written more than sixty books, many hitting the #1 spot on the New York Times bestsellers list. He has won the World Fantasy Award, several Bram Stoker Awards, and the O. Henry Award for his story “The Man in the Black Suit.” He is the 2003 recipient of the National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, and in 2007 he received the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America. His epic works The Dark Tower and It are the basis for major motion pictures.
Lindsay Ann Crouse is an American actress. She made her Broadway debut in the 1972 revival of Much Ado About Nothing and appeared in her first film in 1976 in All the President’s Men. For her role in the 1984 film Places in the Heart, she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Her other films include Slap Shot, Between the Lines, The Verdict, Prefontaine, and The Insider. She also had a leading role in the 1987 film House of Games, which was directed by her then husband David Mamet. In 1996 she received a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for “Between Mother and Daughter,” an episode of CBS Schoolbreak Special. She is also a Grammy Award nominee.