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by Stephen King
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Why you'll love it:
Another Stephen King book — if you love their writing style, this is a natural next pick.
10 Best Books Like Misery
If you loved Misery by Stephen King, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
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When bestselling novelist Paul Sheldon crashes his car in a remote mountain area, he's rescued by Annie Wilkes, a former nurse who claims to be his biggest fan. But when Annie discovers that Paul has killed off her favorite character in his latest manuscript, she becomes his captor rather than his savior, forcing him to rewrite the story to her twisted specifications. Now Paul must use his writing skills not for fame or fortune, but for the most important story of his life—the one that will determine whether he lives or dies.
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by Stephen King
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Why you'll love it:
Another Stephen King book — if you love their writing style, this is a natural next pick.
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by William Peter Blatty
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Why you'll love it:
This horror shares a deeply unsettling tone that will resonate with Misery fans.
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by Shirley Jackson
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Why you'll love it:
This horror shares a haunting and melancholic tone that will resonate with Misery fans.
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by Mary Shelley
4.52004352 pages
Why you'll love it:
This horror shares a melancholic and contemplative tone that will resonate with Misery fans.
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by David Wong
3.92007362 pages
Why you'll love it:
This horror shares a absurdly irreverent tone that will resonate with Misery fans.
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by Bram Stoker
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This horror shares a gothic and atmospheric tone that will resonate with Misery fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Misery
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Shining | Stephen King | 0 | 1980 | — | Same author |
| It: A Novel | Stephen King | 4.7 | 2019 | — | Same author |
| The Exorcist | William Peter Blatty | 0 | 1994 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Haunting of Hill House | Shirley Jackson | 0 | 2006 | — | Similar vibes |
| Frankenstein | Mary Shelley | 4.5 | 2004 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| John Dies at the End | David Wong | 3.9 | 2007 | 362 | Similar vibes |
| Dracula | Bram Stoker | 4.0 | 1897 | 488 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Misery?
The most similar books to Misery are The Shining, It: A Novel, The Exorcist.
What should I read after Misery?
After finishing Misery, readers most commonly pick up The Shining next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Stephen King, such as Billy Summers.
Who writes books like Stephen King?
Authors similar to Stephen King include Gillian Flynn, Thomas Harris.
What genre is Misery?
Misery is a Horror novel by Stephen King, published in 2015.
How long is Misery?
Misery is 433 pages long.
About Misery
King's Classic bestseller about a famous novelist held hostage by his Number One Fan.Misery Chastain is dead. Paul Sheldon has just killed her - with relief, with joy. Misery has made him rich; she was the heroine of a string of bestsellers. And now he wants to get on to some real writing.That's when the car accident happens, and he wakes up in pain in a strange bed. But it isn't hospital. Annie Wilkes has pulled him from the wreck, brought him to her remote mountain home, splinted and set his mangled legs.The good news is that Annie was a nurse and has pain-killing drugs. The bad news is that she has long been Paul's Number One Fan. And when she finds out what Paul had done to Misery, she doesn't like it. She doesn't like it at all.Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now he's writing to stay alive.Source: hodder.co.uk