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Misery
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bookshelves: z-2019-reads, adult, horror, mystery-thriller
Mar 12, 2019
bookshelves: z-2019-reads, adult, horror, mystery-thriller
I've been saying for the last year, since I originally read this, that I would come back and write a full review, but honestly, the immediate post-read reaction I wrote below sums it up pretty well. I absolutely freaking loved everything about Misery and I think Annie is one of the most terrifying villains I've ever read in my life. As someone who doesn't tend to enjoy most of King's longer works, please let me know in a comment if you have any recommendations for books of his that are closer to this one in length and overall feeling!
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original "review": march 2019:
me, a week ago: I dunno man I've tried a few King books and collections and maybe they're just not meant for me
also me, a week ago: I'm gonna give Misery a try but I'm not expecting too much tbh
me, now: WHAT IN THE NAME OF ALL THE OLD GODS DID I JUST READ, WOW
Full review coming soon! Thank you so much to the eternally beloved Ellyn for buddy reading this with me and motivating me to finally give it a try! 💗💗💗
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original "review": march 2019:
me, a week ago: I dunno man I've tried a few King books and collections and maybe they're just not meant for me
also me, a week ago: I'm gonna give Misery a try but I'm not expecting too much tbh
me, now: WHAT IN THE NAME OF ALL THE OLD GODS DID I JUST READ, WOW
Full review coming soon! Thank you so much to the eternally beloved Ellyn for buddy reading this with me and motivating me to finally give it a try! 💗💗💗
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Reading Progress
December 2, 2018
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to-read
December 2, 2018
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March 8, 2019
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Started Reading
March 8, 2019
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16.0%
"Until I get over my issue with child deaths and finally finish Pet Sematary, I'm feeling pretty strongly that this will be my favorite King book I've read. It's so good so far, but SO WEIRD?"
March 12, 2019
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67.0%
March 12, 2019
– Shelved as:
z-2019-reads
March 12, 2019
– Shelved as:
adult
March 12, 2019
– Shelved as:
horror
March 12, 2019
– Shelved as:
mystery-thriller
March 12, 2019
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Finished Reading
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I started this! I need to finish it. I loved the movie!
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Angela wrote: "I started this! I need to finish it. I loved the movie!"I've never seen the movie, though just knowing Kathy Bates is in it had be picturing her in my mind while reading this. 😂 I think I'm gonna rent the movie from Amazon Prime Video this weekend.
One of my favorite Stephen King books.
I'm glad I'm not the only one! I've tried reading a few King books and could never get into his writing style. I tried reading Sleeping Beauties a few months ago because it sounds so great, but it didn't hook me. I have The Dark Tower in my TBR, and now I'm adding this one as well. <3
destiny ♡⚔� wrote: "Angela wrote: "I started this! I need to finish it. I loved the movie!"I've never seen the movie, though just knowing Kathy Bates is in it had be picturing her in my mind while reading this. 😂 I ..."
Ahh! I hope you enjoy the movie!
Erin wrote: "One of my favorite Stephen King books."It was SO GOOD.
Moondust Moth wrote: "I'm glad I'm not the only one! I've tried reading a few King books and could never get into his writing style. I tried reading Sleeping Beauties a few months ago because it sounds so great, but it ..."I've tried a few of his older novels, and DNFed all of them besides Pet Sematary, which I actually want to finish soon, and Night Shift, the short story collection, which I thought was just okay. Maybe his work is just hit and miss for us!
Angela wrote: "destiny ♡⚔� wrote: "Angela wrote: "I started this! I need to finish it. I loved the movie!"I've never seen the movie, though just knowing Kathy Bates is in it had be picturing her in my mind whil..."
Thank you!
Amber wrote: "King is super hit or miss, but when he’s good, he’s GOOD."This was seriously incredible. It makes me want to pick up something else by him ASAP!
Ive seen the movie a few times, so is it still worth reading the book?
Rachel wrote: "Ive seen the movie a few times, so is it still worth reading the book?"I haven't seen the movie so I can't compare them (though I'm planning on watching it this weekend), but I thought the book was awesome! I'll try to remember to come back and let you know what I think of it compared to the movie after I watch it! :D
Misery and The Green Mile are my two favorite King books ðŸ™ðŸ»
destiny ♡⚔� wrote: "Rachel wrote: "Ive seen the movie a few times, so is it still worth reading the book?"I haven't seen the movie so I can't compare them (though I'm planning on watching it this weekend), but I tho..."
Ohh thanks so much! Id appreciate that. I have the book but keep passing it up but your review has got me interested. The movie is good. Well I like it.
This is my favorite King book!
Britt wrote: "Misery and The Green Mile are my two favorite King books ðŸ™ðŸ»"The Green Mile is probably what I'm reading next! I've got the little bitty mini-books on my shelf.
Rachel wrote: "destiny ♡⚔� wrote: "Rachel wrote: "Ive seen the movie a few times, so is it still worth reading the book?"I haven't seen the movie so I can't compare them (though I'm planning on watching it this..."
No problem! <3
♆Hayley wrote: "This is my favorite King book!"Ohh awesome! What's your second fave haha?
destiny ♡⚔� wrote: "♆Hayley wrote: "This is my favorite King book!"Ohh awesome! What's your second fave haha?"
Hmmmm. IT. SK is really hit of miss for me. I liked Misery the best BY FAR. But also really liked IT and The Shining.
♆Hayley wrote: "destiny ♡⚔� wrote: "♆Hayley wrote: "This is my favorite King book!"Ohh awesome! What's your second fave haha?"
Hmmmm. IT. SK is really hit of miss for me. I liked Misery the best BY FAR. But als..."
I want to check out The Shining! I tried the audio of IT last October and sadly ended up DNFing it something like 350-400pg in, I think. It was good but I got really tired of the constant slur usage. :( I might try it again someday when I'm feeling more up to dealing with it.
I'm SO happy you found an SK book you like!
Rachel wrote: "I'm SO happy you found an SK book you like!"Thank you! :D You and me both, haha!
Love this book. Happy you enjoyed it Destiny!
Selena wrote: "Love this book. Happy you enjoyed it Destiny!"Thanks, Selena! It was great!
Hey, did you get to watch the movie?
Rachel wrote: "Hey, did you get to watch the movie?"No, I wish! We ended up being super busy all weekend and I never got the chance. Hopefully tomorrow!
Ohh thats ok. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did when you do get a chance to watch it. 😊
Rachel wrote: "Ohh thats ok. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did when you do get a chance to watch it. 😊"Thank you! <3
There’s always a special King book for everyone I believe! He’s my fav author so I’m a bit biased but I think everyone will love at least one of his books haha
Aaaaaaaaaaaah I'm half-way through this one now and I can't wait to see how it all plays out because this book is insane
Victor wrote: "There’s always a special King book for everyone I believe! He’s my fav author so I’m a bit biased but I think everyone will love at least one of his books haha"I could totally see that, though!
Jess wrote: "Aaaaaaaaaaaah I'm half-way through this one now and I can't wait to see how it all plays out because this book is insane"It's such a wild ride haha. I hope you like the end!
ooo! I want to read this one now!
Kirsty Kat wrote: "ooo! I want to read this one now!"It was soooo good!
destiny ♡⚔� wrote: "Kirsty Kat wrote: "ooo! I want to read this one now!"It was soooo good!"
I've read The Institute and 22/11/63 and really enjoyed them! But they're not Stephen King's scary ones. They're more his speculative/scifi/not scifi either/supernatural fiction. I think a need a scary one now! :D
Omgoodness!! I love Stephen King’s books and movies! I have this book on my tbr list.
Ooooh, I really enjoyed Pet Sematary. I really, really want to listen to this one next! :o
Kirsty Kat wrote: "destiny ♡⚔� wrote: "Kirsty Kat wrote: "ooo! I want to read this one now!"It was soooo good!"
I've read The Institute and 22/11/63 and really enjoyed them! But they're not Stephen King's scary on..."
Thank you for the recommendations! I haven't tried either of those but I will have to give them a chance. :D
Sonia N. wrote: "Omgoodness!! I love Stephen King’s books and movies! I have this book on my tbr list."I hope you enjoy it! What are some of your favorites of his books?
Hayli wrote: "Ooooh, I really enjoyed Pet Sematary. I really, really want to listen to this one next! :o"Pet Sematary is the one I most want to read! I started the audiobook a while back and was really enjoying it but it was while my son was a teensy baby and I couldn't really handle (view spoiler) in stories, so I put it down to try again when he's older.
destiny ♡⚔� wrote: "Hayli wrote: "Ooooh, I really enjoyed Pet Sematary. I really, really want to listen to this one next! :o"Pet Sematary is the one I most want to read! I started the audiobook a while back and was ..."
I completely understand, it is mentioned quite a bit after a while. I hope you'll be able to get through it alright once you decide you're ready to pick it up again!
Did you ever end up watching the movie?
Hayli wrote: "destiny ♡⚔� wrote: "Hayli wrote: "Ooooh, I really enjoyed Pet Sematary. I really, really want to listen to this one next! :o"Pet Sematary is the one I most want to read! I started the audiobook a..."
Thank you, love! <3
Rachel wrote: "Did you ever end up watching the movie?"Not yet - I keep meaning to! I'm actually gonna go peek at JustWatch right now and see if it's on any streaming services, and if not, I'll probably just grab it next time I'm at the used bookstore.
Try Dolores Claiborne - such a horrific story too, but not any of the supernatural stuff if you don't like that. Different Seasons is also good - collection of short stories, which King does really well.
Martin wrote: "Try Dolores Claiborne - such a horrific story too, but not any of the supernatural stuff if you don't like that. Different Seasons is also good - collection of short stories, which King does really..."Awesome, thank you for the recommendations! I do like supernatural horror but it seems like so far I've had the best luck with the less supernatural stuff from King, so I'm adding Dolores Claiborne to my list right now!
Misery is one of my faves of his. I would recommend in line with this book, The Shining, Pet Sematary and maybe Gerard's Game
Zohal wrote: "Misery is one of my faves of his. I would recommend in line with this book, The Shining, Pet Sematary and maybe Gerard's Game"Thank you so much for the recommendations! I was considering picking The Shining up this winter and you just made that decision for me. :)
