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Misery Audiobook

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Read By: Lindsay Crouse Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 8.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 6.13 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: January 2016 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781508217145

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

10

Longest Chapter Length:

74:26 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

71:50 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

73:07 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

120

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Publisher Description

Return to the gripping, suspenseful classic #1 New York Times bestseller by master storyteller Stephen King!

Bestselling novelist Paul Sheldon thinks he’s finally free of Misery Chastain. In a controversial career move, he’s just killed off the popular protagonist of his beloved romance series in favor of expanding his creative horizons. But such change doesn’t come without consequences. After a near-fatal car accident in rural Colorado leaves his body broken, Paul finds himself at the mercy of the terrifying rescuer who’s nursing him back to health—his self-proclaimed number one fan, Annie Wilkes. Annie is very upset over what Paul did to Misery, and demands that he find a way to bring her back by writing a new novel—his best yet, and one that’s all for her. After all, Paul has all the time in the world to do so as a prisoner in her isolated house...and Annie has some very persuasive and violent methods to get exactly what she wants....

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"My second Stephen King book, and it was even better than my first! Constant suspense, I was absolutely addicted! Annie was an insanely creepy character, I loved the way she switched from sickly sweet to absolutely crazy and back again at the drop of a hat. Her little phrases were hilarious ("You bet your rooty-patooties I did" in particular made me laugh uncontrollably.) The movie is fantastic as well!"

— Robert (5 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Stephen King’s best…Genuinely scary.”

    — USA Today

Misery Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.31578947368421 out of 54.31578947368421 out of 54.31578947368421 out of 54.31578947368421 out of 54.31578947368421 out of 5 (4.32)
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — shayna westmoreland, 3/24/2021
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " WHAT MOVIE?! I cannot believe I thought the movie told the entire story! The way King builds characters is simply amazing. After all of these years I expected I knew everything that happened from the movie! This book only makes me want to get MORE King books so I know I’m not missing any of the exciting details! When this book ended, I immediately started another and just bought another SK book. "

    — Vickie Watts, 10/29/2017
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " didn't like. Not a big Stephen King fan. "

    — Franko, 2/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Entertaining and a slow burn thriller. "

    — Dempsey, 1/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book freaked me out so much I won't even begin to think about watching the movie. "

    — Patrick, 1/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of King's best. No fat here, just a lean cracking read. "

    — Roger, 12/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I half read it, because although the story is good, I could not get through it. The book moves to slow. "

    — Suleika, 12/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Officially scared me. Couldn't sleep. Such a great book. "

    — Renee, 12/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Misery is definitely one of my favorite King novels so far. Be that as it may, I haven't read much of Stephen King's work so there isn't much for me to compare it to yet. Anyway, if you want a great suspense story that you could finish in under a week, purchase a copy of this novel. "

    — Matthew, 12/10/2013
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    " So! Freaky! I absolutely loved it! It's such a great book, the way one woman goes insane over the death of a fictional character! "

    — Brittny, 11/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my favorite books in high school. "

    — Jacus, 10/23/2013
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    " Chick in movie is way scarier! :) "

    — Lance, 10/10/2013
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    " This has every element of human personalites that can go wrong. I felt so sorry for the main character, a prisoner of a fan! Loved it! "

    — Gail, 6/9/2013
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    " Amazing ending. The whole book kept me interested and on edge. "

    — Gnomepartay, 3/25/2013
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    " The best!! One time I can say the movie was as good as the book!! "

    — Daphne, 1/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It's a classic Stephen King. Crazy! It was a bizarre story. Not often do I read a book AFTER I've seen the movie. "

    — Sandi, 11/29/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very creepy and thrilling "

    — Michael, 4/24/2012
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    " Had to put it down twice due to nausea, but when reading a horror story I suppose that's actually a plus. "

    — Dana, 4/24/2012
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    " Again, one of my all-time favorite books. Creepy and page-turning, just how I like Stephen King books to be! Read this after seeing the movie version... and definitely a "plus" being able to visual Kathy Bates as the crazy, murderous nurse. "

    — Kelli, 3/31/2012
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    " It was so suspensful "

    — Julian, 2/27/2012
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    " Good book. In this case I think the movie did if justice. "

    — Rick, 2/9/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I read this book about twenty years ago, so maybe I am being harsh. Really, though, I find Stephen King to be wordy and boring. He likes to fancy himself such a shocking writer, I am sure, but I think he just drags on and on. "

    — Melissa, 12/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " frightening and suspenseful "

    — Michele, 12/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Liked the movie more...but still great "

    — Julia, 5/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I absolutely loved this book. I followed up and watched the TV movie series on SyFy. "

    — Crystal, 5/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my favorite books of all time. "

    — Lasha, 5/22/2011
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    " This may be one of my favorite books of all time... "

    — Darlene, 5/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I am not huge fan of Stephen Kings' writing but this one is a good one. "

    — Rp, 5/21/2011
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    " I read this for the first time when I was 10. It's on my shelf to read at least once a year, I love it that much. "

    — Amber, 5/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Not as instantly readable as some of King's other books, but well worth the time to stick to it. Unfortunately, the made for tv movie ruined some of this book for me, so perhaps that's why it took me so long to finish. "

    — Christina, 5/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I have read this book several times. I love the characters. "

    — Anna, 5/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The first half of the book is revetting; however, the ending is a real disappointment. There is a great build up for nothing. I actually expected more. "

    — David, 5/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was the first Stephen King I read. Loved it. "

    — Laura, 5/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great book, except the very end. This is something that Stephen King does quite a bit, unfortunately. He tells a great story and uses a contrivance to finish it. It doesn't mean I stop reading; it's just a bit jarring. "

    — Nancy, 5/17/2011
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    " I think this is the only Stephen King book that I have ever truly enjoyed. I do like a bit of Science Fiction!! "

    — Clare, 5/17/2011
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    " one of my favorite books of all time! "

    — Sheeba, 5/16/2011
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    " King absolutely knows how to tell a story. I love the allegorical nature of the book, pitting good against evil. I'm not a person that loves post-apocalyptic stories, but King makes me want to love this genre. One of the best reads I've had in years. "

    — Skip, 5/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was the first Steven King book I ever read. I couldn't put it down. I read the entire book in a day. "

    — Deanna, 5/15/2011

About Stephen King

Stephen 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.

About Lindsay Crouse

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.