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Paul Sheldon es un escritor que sufre un grave accidente y recobra el conocimiento en una apartada casa en la que vive una sospechosa mujer, corpulenta y de extraño carácter. Se trata de una antigua enfermera, involucrada en varias muertes misteriosas ocurridas en diversos hospitales. Fanática de un personaje de una serie de libros que él ha decidido dejar de escribir, está dispuesta a hacer todo lo necesario para convencerlo de que retome la escritura. Esta mujer es capaz de los mayores horrores, y Paul, con las piernas rotas y entre terribles dolores, tendrá que luchar por su vida.

368 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published June 8,1987
Literary awards
bram stoker award, world fantasy award, 
Places
sidewinder colorado, colorado, 

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Format
368 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Published
March 26, 2002 by Simon \u0026 Schuster Libros en Español
ISBN
9780743233590
ASIN
074323359X
Language
Spanish; Castilian
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  • Paul Sheldon

    Paul Sheldon

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  • Annie Wilkes

    Annie Wilkes

    Annie Wilkes is the one who pulls author Paul Sheldon from his car wreck, and gives him pain killers in her mountain home. She is his number one fan, however, she is not happy when she reads Pauls latest book, MISERYS CHILD. She is not happy at all....

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Stephen Edwin King was born the second son of Donald and Nellie Ruth Pillsbury King. After his father left them when Stephen was two, he and his older brother, David, were raised by his mother. Parts of his childhood were spent in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where his father's family was at the time, and in Stratford, Connecticut. When Stephen was eleven, his mother brought her children back to Durham, Maine, for good. Her parents, Guy and Nellie Pillsbury, had become incapacitated with old age, and Ruth King was persuaded by her sisters to take over the physical care of them. Other family members provided a small house in Durham and financial support. After Stephen's grandparents passed away, Mrs. King found work in the kitchens of Pineland, a nearby residential facility for the mentally challenged.

Stephen attended the grammar school in Durham and Lisbon Falls High School, graduating in 1966. From his sophomore year at the University of Maine at Orono, he wrote a weekly column for the school newspaper, THE MAINE CAMPUS. He was also active in student politics, serving as a member of the Student Senate. He came to support the anti-war movement on the Orono campus, arriving at his stance from a conservative view that the war in Vietnam was unconstitutional. He graduated in 1970, with a B.A. in English and qualified to teach on the high school level. A draft board examination immediately post-graduation found him 4-F on grounds of high blood pressure, limited vision, flat feet, and punctured eardrums.

He met Tabitha Spruce in the stacks of the Fogler Library at the University, where they both worked as students; they married in January of 1971. As Stephen was unable to find placement as a teacher immediately, the Kings lived on his earnings as a laborer at an industrial laundry, and her student loan and savings, with an occasional boost from a short story sale to men's magazines.

Stephen made his first professional short story sale ("The Glass Floor") to Startling Mystery Stories in 1967. Throughout the early years of his marriage, he continued to sell stories to men's magazines. Many were gathered into the Night Shift collection or appeared in other anthologies.

In the fall of 1971, Stephen began teaching English at Hampden Academy, the public high school in Hampden, Maine. Writing in the evenings and on the weekends, he continued to produce short stories and to work on novels.

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Alternn
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July 14,2025
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Misery was my very first Stephen King novel.

There I was, a highly impressionable 14-year-old girl, completely enamored with romances that didn't shy away from vivid sex scenes. Then my favorite English teacher recommended that I read Misery. "Your life will never be the same," he said.

And boy, was he right.

Misery delves into the mind of a fan who loves their chosen celebrity a little too obsessively. It's like the man who shot John Lennon or the stalkers who drive to Miley Cyrus's house armed with a bouquet of roses and a foam finger. The kind of oddballs who give a fandom a bad name.

In this story, Paul Sheldon is rescued from a car crash by his number one fan, Annie. She adores his books, but when she discovers that Paul killed her favorite character in the latest installment, she gets a little more than just upset.

But never mind, she has the genius behind the masterpiece right there! Paul is going to bring his character back from the dead for one final encore, or else she'll fly into a rage again. And trust me, you do not want to make Annie angry.

Are you scared yet?

King's writing has an uncanny ability to place you right in the shoes of the characters. He alone can transform the often-dreaded third-person perspective into a first-person experience, making you feel as if you're right there with Paul every step of the way. You sense his terror when he realizes that his caretaker is not quite all there. You feel his agony from drug withdrawal. You understand the resignation he feels when he has to burn his only first-draft manuscript just to get his hands on those drugs.

As the quote goes, "The work, the pride in your work, the worth of the work itself...all those things faded away to the magic-lantern shades they really were when the pain got bad enough."

The shame, the rage, the hate.

This is horror at its absolute best. One human being imprisoned in a house by another. No cheesy jump-scares, no excessive blood and gore, no tacky dime-store costumes. This is hard-core psychological terror, and it's enough to make you lie awake at night, wondering if that dark shape in the corner is Annie, brandishing a chainsaw.

So come along with me, dear Constant Reader, and let's be King's number one fans.
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Saiyamar
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July 14,2025
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3⭐book
2⭐audio

The performance of this audiobook is truly dreadful. It features a monotone delivery that is extremely tiresome to listen to, with some scary music thrown in here and there, which doesn't really add much to the overall experience.

I have a deep love for the Misery movie. It scared me to the core the very first time I saw it decades ago. So, I was really excited when I finally got the chance to check out the book. However, my excitement quickly turned to disappointment as the narrator's voice made this book exceptionally boring. It was incredibly difficult to pay attention to the story because of the lack of any real variation in the narrator's tone.

Moreover, without chapter headings and with the same flat tone throughout, I found it extremely challenging to tell whose part it was - whether it was Annie's, the book's or Paul's. Lindsay Crouse isn't bad as Annie, as her miserable intonation does fit the character to some extent. But this audiobook would have been greatly enhanced if there were additional narrators to bring more life and differentiation to the various characters and parts of the story. In conclusion, it's probably better to read this one rather than listen to it or just stick with seeing the movie. I'm glad this was just a library loan.
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Yume_to_Tsubasa
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July 14,2025
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I just finished reading "Misery" by Stephen King.

Wow, this has truly become one of my all-time favorite books!

I had previously watched the movie adaptation, but for some reason, I had never gotten around to reading the actual book. I now wonder why I waited so long.

The two main characters in the story are developed with such depth and detail. Their personalities and actions are so believable that they almost seem to come alive on the pages.

The story itself is absolutely captivating. It keeps you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end, filled with twists and turns that you never see coming.

I simply loved every single page of this book!

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July 14,2025
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First book finished in 2022!

Annie is truly and absolutely terrifying. I can definitely say that I had a sleepless night over this book because of just how scary she is. Stephen King does an outstanding job of painting a vivid picture of his scenes and characters. Annie feels so incredibly real. The way he describes her and her house is simply petrifying. Poor Paul really went through the wringer with her. He was at her mercy, and it was a harrowing experience to read about.

The story builds tension and suspense from the very beginning, and it doesn't let up until the very end. King's writing is so engaging and immersive that you can't help but get drawn into the story and feel like you're right there with the characters.

Overall, this was an excellent read, and I can't wait to see what else King has in store for us in the future.
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July 14,2025
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-Sin duda, uno de los mejores libros del autor y, además, uno que no recurre a lo sobrenatural.


Género. Novela.


Lo que nos cuenta. En el libro Misery (publicación original: Misery, 1987), nosotros conocemos a Paul. Él despierta en una habitación desconocida, en medio de grandes dolores y bajo los cuidados de una mujer grande y maciza como una venus prehistórica, Annie Wilkes, la fan número uno del escritor Paul Sheldon. Paul recuerda que tuvo un accidente muy grave con el coche bajo una nevada. Ahora se encuentra en una casa aislada en el campo de Sidewinder, Colorado. Annie, con experiencia como enfermera, lo cura de sus importantes heridas. Annie es una gran aficionada a la saga romántica que hizo famoso a Paul y en especial a su protagonista, Misery Chastan. Sin embargo, Paul odia esta saga y a su personaje con toda su alma. Él terminó la saga hace poco al publicar su cuarto y último volumen, El hijo de Misery, y espera dejarla atrás con la publicación de su próxima obra, Automóviles veloces, cuyo manuscrito llevaba consigo al tener el accidente. Paul nota que Annie no está en sus cabales, pero no puede hacer nada porque se encuentra inmovilizado en la cama debido a lo destrozadas que tiene las piernas. Y sus miedos aumentarán cuando Annie descubra que Misery muere en su último libro.


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glazehoney12
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July 14,2025
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You know those moments when you fall in love with a book, so deeply that you start to love the author as well? And then you promise yourself that you'll read more of their works until you finally declare yourself as one of their fans. I do, and I bet Annie Wilkes did too.

There's a series of books that I cherish with all my heart and soul. Recently, I reread it and went a little crazy. I became completely obsessed and couldn't think about anything else. My family knew something was wrong and thought I was insane. But nothing compares to how Annie Wilkes is with her favorite author, Paul Sheldon.

Annie is Paul's Number One Fan. She has read and adored everything he's ever written. When he had an accident, she happened to be there and saved his life. However, the problem is that Paul had just killed the beloved character Misery in his latest novel, and Annie was extremely unhappy. So, she forces him to write Misery's Return at the expense of his life.
Annie Wilkes makes me feel both scared and angry. She's crazy and has violent fits. You never know what she'll do out of "love" for her favorite author and character. It's disturbing to see the things she's capable of. But the reasons she makes me angry are more prominent. Firstly, poor Paul. It's not just the threats and the mangling, but her supposed "love." He reminds me of Arthur Conan Doyle and his hatred towards Sherlock Holmes. When she forces him to revive Misery, my heart goes out to him. Secondly, she's like those self-righteous, narrow-minded trolls on Goodreads. She tells Paul how to write his books and thinks her ideas are the only correct ones.
Nevertheless, she's still a great character, just like all of Stephen King's. King is an amazing writer. The story flows effortlessly, with the perfect pace and excellent writing. I was never bored, and the narration never felt tedious. It was perfect. I still need to watch some of the movies based on his books. I've read many of them, but it never occurred to me to watch the movies. Some of them are even classics of the cinematographic world.
I highly recommend this book. It's the perfect read for Creeptober. But be careful of the kind of fangirl you become. Because, as we know, not all fangirls are like Annie Wilkes.
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July 14,2025
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A group of two foursomes was engaged in stretching and swinging during practice, chatting and otherwise preparing for a morning round of golf. The first tee box was right next to the parking lot. A couple of golfers were discussing an incident that had occurred earlier in the week. A man had driven to the golf course, parked just a few dozen yards from where they all now stood, and tragically ended his life with a gunshot. Several of them paused to reflect on this moment of grim calamity that had happened so close to them. One golfer, who had an incredibly powerful and consistent drive and also a quick wit, said:

“Well, he got a hole in one.”

To which they all responded with appalled groans and variations on “Dude! That was f***ed up!”

Stephen King, Dude! That was f***ed up!

King’s 1987 novel Misery is, indeed, f***ed up. Paul Sheldon, a successful writer of romance novels but longing to be recognized for his more serious works, finishes his latest novel “Fast Cars” after killing off his successful and famous romance novel heroine Misery Chastain. He drives away from his Colorado hotel, filled with a sense of achievement and having consumed too much champagne. He then wrecks his car in a snow-covered ditch. He is rescued by his number one fan – of the Misery books – Annie Wilkes, and thus begins a psychological thriller of the kind that only King could masterfully execute.

Creepy, discomforting, and truly scary, King has recreated the Thousand and One Nights of Scheherazade in Misery, except that Sheldon is staying alive by keeping Annie waiting for the next Misery novel. For those who have only seen the 1990 Rob Reiner film starring Kathy Bates and James Caan, it is a watered-down version of the torture that King inflicts. In Wilkes, King has crafted one of his most villainous characters.

This is not just for King fans. It is a modern horror tale that all fans of that genre are likely to enjoy.

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July 14,2025
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4.5


Few books have the power to make my anxiety skyrocket and prevent me from putting them down. That feeling of a combination of disgust, horror, and addiction is something I have only experienced with "Misery". I devoured it. There are some little things that haven't aged so well, but the truth is that the terror that Annie Wilkes instills in me will never change. I will be ready to read it again in a few years. This novel has a unique charm that keeps pulling me back. The way Stephen King creates such a vivid and terrifying character in Annie Wilkes is truly remarkable. Her actions and behaviors are so unpredictable and disturbing that it makes for a truly nail-biting read. Even though I know what's going to happen, I still can't help but be on the edge of my seat every time I pick up this book. It's a classic of the horror genre for a reason, and I can't wait to experience it all over again.
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