--- product_id: 79554210 title: "MISERY (REISSUE)" price: "€ 17.81" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.de/products/79554210-misery-reissue store_origin: DE region: Germany --- # MISERY (REISSUE) **Price:** € 17.81 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** MISERY (REISSUE) - **How much does it cost?** € 17.81 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.de](https://www.desertcart.de/products/79554210-misery-reissue) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description From the Publisher Review: Lunacy has no limits. And fandom can be fatal. - This is the story of a psychotic fan Annie Wilkes and her maddom in her horror castle where she’s held the famous Paul Sheldon, her favorite author, captive, but he’s more like a slave-turned-victim of her depression-induced insanity. Paul has killed Misery, the protagonist of his best-selling novel and Annie didn’t like it at all. The price she is going to make him pay, is one he can has never imagined, and before long, Paul will wish he hadn’t created Misery Chastain at all. The plot is thick with wickedness and cruelty, and there are times you flinch from the atrocities of the ruthless psycho captor, Annie. It is easy to see how someone would go to any extent to get something they truly love; in this case, it is the brining back to life the protagonist of Sheldon’s novel – Misery Chastain. This book is one big misery that drags the reader into a whirlpool of fear-led pity for Sheldon, and teeth-grinding hatred for Annie. It is astonishing to follow how despite being a nurse, Annie is bereft of compassion and quick at turning her anger into nerve-chilling violence. While Paul is caught in her jaws desperate for an escape, Annie will leave no room for rescue attempts and quite efficiently wipes off every roadblock in her way; including cops. Fooling oneself is much easier than accepting the bitter truth, and Paul does get antsy for crossing that fatal line in Anna’s coup several times causing him to lose his feet; in one instance. That particular event was quite heartbreaking as even though the misery of everyone’s life in the story starts to ebb, you know the disappointment is here to stay. The other side of the coin is the novel Paul is writing for Annie, his ‘NUMBER ONE FAN’. Now those parts are actually really good as King has sprinkled some novel-writing tips and facts that’s a godsend for every living writer. It also consists of many quotes that will motivate writers to keep pursuing the passion. I know I benefitted much from them. And so will any aspiring writer learning the art. This book is unlike anything you’ve read from King yet. Obviously the writing is impeccable. The plot is flawless. And even if this isn’t horror upfront, boy, you tell me if Annie Wilkes doesn’t scare you in the dark. She is the kind of character who takes more credit than is due, and dominates your mind like a nightmare you’ll want to forget. I realise I’m all praises for this book, but let me not forget to tell that there were parts that felt irrelevant like some of Paul’s introspective narrations, dragging the reader into his past. I had to skim through those because all I wanted was to be at the heart of the actual story. In the end, it is hard to believe what a person is capable of doing; whether it is about survival or ending it all. And both Annie and Paul are in a tug of war, where no matter which side wins, it is a catastrophe leading to a million miseries. Finally, Misery is a classic King novel with its crazy twists and turns that are loaded with anxieties turned into disappointments, admiration turned into obsession, intelligence turned into savagery, and everything amalgamating perfectly to give you a story that will rock your core. Have you read ‘Misery’? How did you like it? Share your thoughts in comments below. Review: King the king of thrillers... - In Misery the story follows of Paul Sheldon, a bestselling novelist, and his biggest fan, Annie Wilkes. After a terrible car accident leaves Paul badly injured, he wakes up in Annie’s house, where she claims to have “rescued” him. But what starts as a seemingly kind act turns into a horrifying nightmare as Paul realizes Annie isn’t just a fan-she’s dangerously obsessed with him and his work. This was my first Stephen King novel, and I have to say, it was an experience I won’t forget. What blew my mind was how King managed to create such an intense, gripping story with just two characters and one primary setting-a single room. I didn’t think a story like that could hold my attention for so long, but it did. Every page made me feel like I was in that room with Paul, feeling his pain, fear, and helplessness. The book is dark, disturbing, and honestly gross at times. There were moments I had to put it down just to process what I had read. But that’s what makes it so brilliant. King doesn’t just tell you a story-he makes you live it. If you’ve read Verity by Colleen Hoover and loved the psychological tension in that book, Misery is a must-read. It’s not a fast-paced thriller, though. It’s a slow burn that takes its time to build tension, but when it hits, it hits hard. And considering this book was published 37 years ago, it’s amazing how timeless and impactful it still feels. For me, it’s a solid 4.5-star read. I thoroughly enjoyed it from beginning to end, even though it left me feeling uneasy (in the best way). King’s writing is just incredible-he makes you feel everything the characters are going through. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #4,148 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Monsters and Creatures Horror #2 in Psychological Horror #37 in Paranormal Fantasy (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 16,752 Reviews | ## Images ![MISERY (REISSUE) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81DLzi1g+yL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lunacy has no limits. And fandom can be fatal. *by A***H on 15 June 2020* This is the story of a psychotic fan Annie Wilkes and her maddom in her horror castle where she’s held the famous Paul Sheldon, her favorite author, captive, but he’s more like a slave-turned-victim of her depression-induced insanity. Paul has killed Misery, the protagonist of his best-selling novel and Annie didn’t like it at all. The price she is going to make him pay, is one he can has never imagined, and before long, Paul will wish he hadn’t created Misery Chastain at all. The plot is thick with wickedness and cruelty, and there are times you flinch from the atrocities of the ruthless psycho captor, Annie. It is easy to see how someone would go to any extent to get something they truly love; in this case, it is the brining back to life the protagonist of Sheldon’s novel – Misery Chastain. This book is one big misery that drags the reader into a whirlpool of fear-led pity for Sheldon, and teeth-grinding hatred for Annie. It is astonishing to follow how despite being a nurse, Annie is bereft of compassion and quick at turning her anger into nerve-chilling violence. While Paul is caught in her jaws desperate for an escape, Annie will leave no room for rescue attempts and quite efficiently wipes off every roadblock in her way; including cops. Fooling oneself is much easier than accepting the bitter truth, and Paul does get antsy for crossing that fatal line in Anna’s coup several times causing him to lose his feet; in one instance. That particular event was quite heartbreaking as even though the misery of everyone’s life in the story starts to ebb, you know the disappointment is here to stay. The other side of the coin is the novel Paul is writing for Annie, his ‘NUMBER ONE FAN’. Now those parts are actually really good as King has sprinkled some novel-writing tips and facts that’s a godsend for every living writer. It also consists of many quotes that will motivate writers to keep pursuing the passion. I know I benefitted much from them. And so will any aspiring writer learning the art. This book is unlike anything you’ve read from King yet. Obviously the writing is impeccable. The plot is flawless. And even if this isn’t horror upfront, boy, you tell me if Annie Wilkes doesn’t scare you in the dark. She is the kind of character who takes more credit than is due, and dominates your mind like a nightmare you’ll want to forget. I realise I’m all praises for this book, but let me not forget to tell that there were parts that felt irrelevant like some of Paul’s introspective narrations, dragging the reader into his past. I had to skim through those because all I wanted was to be at the heart of the actual story. In the end, it is hard to believe what a person is capable of doing; whether it is about survival or ending it all. And both Annie and Paul are in a tug of war, where no matter which side wins, it is a catastrophe leading to a million miseries. Finally, Misery is a classic King novel with its crazy twists and turns that are loaded with anxieties turned into disappointments, admiration turned into obsession, intelligence turned into savagery, and everything amalgamating perfectly to give you a story that will rock your core. Have you read ‘Misery’? How did you like it? Share your thoughts in comments below. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ King the king of thrillers... *by A***H on 19 January 2025* In Misery the story follows of Paul Sheldon, a bestselling novelist, and his biggest fan, Annie Wilkes. After a terrible car accident leaves Paul badly injured, he wakes up in Annie’s house, where she claims to have “rescued” him. But what starts as a seemingly kind act turns into a horrifying nightmare as Paul realizes Annie isn’t just a fan-she’s dangerously obsessed with him and his work. This was my first Stephen King novel, and I have to say, it was an experience I won’t forget. What blew my mind was how King managed to create such an intense, gripping story with just two characters and one primary setting-a single room. I didn’t think a story like that could hold my attention for so long, but it did. Every page made me feel like I was in that room with Paul, feeling his pain, fear, and helplessness. The book is dark, disturbing, and honestly gross at times. There were moments I had to put it down just to process what I had read. But that’s what makes it so brilliant. King doesn’t just tell you a story-he makes you live it. If you’ve read Verity by Colleen Hoover and loved the psychological tension in that book, Misery is a must-read. It’s not a fast-paced thriller, though. It’s a slow burn that takes its time to build tension, but when it hits, it hits hard. And considering this book was published 37 years ago, it’s amazing how timeless and impactful it still feels. For me, it’s a solid 4.5-star read. I thoroughly enjoyed it from beginning to end, even though it left me feeling uneasy (in the best way). King’s writing is just incredible-he makes you feel everything the characters are going through. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good read *by S***A on 16 March 2026* Delivered as it was ## Frequently Bought Together - Misery: King Stephen - Carrie - Pet Sematary --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.de/products/79554210-misery-reissue](https://www.desertcart.de/products/79554210-misery-reissue) --- *Product available on Desertcart Germany* *Store origin: DE* *Last updated: 2026-04-29*