Misery (novel)

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:novel
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:theatre
gptkb:Misery_(film)
gptkb:1990
gptkb:film
critically acclaimed.
inspired parodies.
commercially successful.
inspired other adaptations.
gptkbp:antagonist gptkb:Annie_Wilkes
gptkbp:author gptkb:Stephen_King
gptkbp:awards gptkb:award
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Actress
gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award_for_Best_Actress
gptkbp:character_arc Annie Wilkes reveals her true nature.
Paul Sheldon faces his fears.
gptkbp:character_development Annie Wilkes is a complex character.
Paul Sheldon evolves throughout the story.
gptkbp:character_relationships Paul vs. Annie.
writer vs. fan.
gptkbp:critical_reception positive
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced pop culture
gptkbp:cultural_references referenced in various media.
gptkbp:cultural_significance reflects societal fears.
examines the author-fan relationship.
gptkbp:director gptkb:Rob_Reiner
gptkbp:ends_at ambiguous.
gptkbp:filmography gptkb:Kathy_Bates
gptkb:James_Caan
gptkbp:genre psychological horror
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Misery (novel)
gptkbp:influenced psychological horror films.
thriller novels.
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Alfred_Hitchcock
gptkb:Edgar_Allan_Poe
gptkb:Richard_Matheson
gptkbp:influences gptkb:film
gptkbp:inspiration real-life events
gptkbp:is_critical_for examines fan culture.
explores the nature of creativity.
gptkbp:is_motivated_by Annie's obsession drives the plot.
Paul's desire to escape.
gptkbp:isbn 978-0452284264
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy remains influential.
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Paul_Sheldon
gptkbp:motif madness
writing
control
gptkbp:narrative_style first-person
gptkbp:page_count 307
gptkbp:plot A writer is held captive by his obsessed fan.
gptkbp:published_by gptkb:1987
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Viking_Penguin
gptkbp:reader_demographic widely read.
considered a classic.
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:William_Goldman
gptkbp:setting gptkb:1980s
gptkb:Colorado
gptkbp:symbolism snowstorm symbolizes isolation.
typewriter symbolizes creativity.
gptkbp:themes gptkb:survival
obsession
fame
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Misery
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4