Summary & Analysis - Misery: Based On The Book By Stephen King

SUMMARY & ANALYSIS

MISERY

BASED ON THE BOOK BY STEPHEN KING

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: GOLDEN BOOKS PUBLISHING

CONTENT

The Accident and the "Number One Fan"

Imprisonment and Coercion

The New Novel and Control

The Discovery of Annie's Past

Escapes and Recaptures

The Loss of the Thumb and the "Gotta"

The Ending and a Pact

The Confrontation and the Escape

Aftermath and Recovery

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

Misery, by Stephen King, tells the story of Paul Sheldon, a successful novelist who is held captive by his self-proclaimed number-one fan, Annie Wilkes. After a car accident, Paul finds himself in Annie's remote home, where she nurses him back to health. However, her care comes with a dark twist: she is obsessed with his Misery novels and demands that he write a new one just for her, forcing him to bring the character back to life. Paul is trapped in a desperate situation, having to write to survive. The book explores the themes of obsession, control, and the complex relationship between creators and their audience, blurring the lines between reality and fiction.

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Release date

Audiobook: January 28, 2025