Every Stephen King Novel Ranked Worst To Best

The story of an acclaimed writer held captive by his Number One Fan, Misery is one of King's most beloved and well-known novels. Paul Sheldon is an endearing, helpless protagonist weakened by a car accident, and Annie Wilkes is a supremely mad vision who will do anything to see Sheldon bring his most famous character back from the dead.

With Misery, King's prose oozes terror and tension with every simple action, every line of dialogue and disturbing act of violence. It's a masterclass in creating tension, and it's no wonder it's as loved as it is.