I finally read MISERY... | SPOILER FREE

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[00:00:00]I think it's safe to say that if you've heard the name Stephen King, you know about his story, Misery. Whether it's through the movie or if it is through the book, what I can say is this is that if you do not know what is in this book and the things that were changed for the [music] film, oh, you have got to make time to make it happen. You've got to read this thing. There are no chapters.

[00:00:17]There are parts, but there's no chapter breaks at all. There's like breaks of paragraphs and that's it. There's sections to this book. [music] And in a way, I think it actually made me read it faster. I I don't know. This this was an experience where it felt better taking in big paragraphs of what was happening because each one kept me so [music] engaged. Not to mention, I wondered what kind of a pacing that we were going to follow being so [music] familiar with the film. And what I will say is that it does follow the same beats. But man, this really is an entity all on its own. God rest his soul, but Rob Reiner did something incredible with that movie and brought it to life in a way that I think made Steven very, very proud. But when I think of this story now, having taken it in, I think in my opinion that [music] this is better. Um, not to fall into that trope because I think that nine times out of 10 that the book is better than the movie, uh, no matter what you're talking about.

[00:01:05]There's a couple of exceptions, but however, this is not a minority situation. [music] This is definitely the book is 110% better than the film. I think that what I was not prepared for with this was the brutality [music] that was being done to Paul. there's some limits that are very pushed here.

[00:01:21]And it made me wonder if there really was a way for him to survive the stuff that Annie was doing to him. Whether this is kind of the survivor type mentality where it's okay, he's that strong willed to get through it [music] or if it's because of the medication that he had or if it's because of this sick thing that's been put into his mind of finishing this next misery book. I really had to evaluate a few times and think about the damage that's been done here where I'm like, how is this even possible? How is he still able to type?

[00:01:50]How is he able to sit? How is he able to do these certain things? There are just some appendages that when you lose them that you ain't going to be right. You ain't going to be normal anymore. And no, it's not what you think it would be.

[00:02:02]Although, I think she said that she considered that at one point. You can take anything you want from me. Just don't take the twig and berries, please.

[00:02:08]Thank god that didn't happen. But let me tell you, some [ __ ] up did. But really, Annie and Paul are the only two people that are really featured throughout the entirety of the book. I mean, with some other characters that are kind of sprinkled in here and there.

[00:02:19]We don't go back to the town to find out where Sheriff Buster is at and what's going on with it because Sheriff Buster is not in the book. We don't even cut to the perspective of Annie going into town to grab stuff. It's all staying inside the house, which I thought was quite interesting. I genuinely thought that this book was going to start with the crash, the crash that Paul ends up being in where Annie finds him, [music] and it's not. We start immediately in Annie's house. And it really did help the story to get going and to kick off because it doesn't take long for Annie to show her true colors and for Paul to realize that he has to survive [music] through this. That he's not going to be able to just willy-nilly get through this. He's not going to be able to swindle his way out. He's not going to be able to earn her favor in any other way besides writing the story that she wants. Not to mention, Paul's determination to get through this is something that's very fascinating. And in a way, he also stands up for himself a lot through this situation. And I I would have given up way long before then. And I've been in and I wouldn't say a similar situation, but I've dealt with manipulative people. You know, I've dealt with people that think that their words can control [music] you and that they can do horrible things to make you say whatever they want or to do whatever they want. But to see Paul stand up for himself when he was capable of doing so, even though it didn't really matter, it genuinely made me feel for him. and just have that kind of like uh yes, dude.

[00:03:39]Come on, stick it to her. Misery is the full proof of Stephen King's talent to be able to take two characters and make them last through an entire book. Now, granted, this is not Tommy Knockers, all right? This is not huge. It's not under the dome, but I will say this is that it does keep you busy and it will keep you locked in. Even knowing the film, I didn't know what was going to happen next. And that to me is what makes the shifting of the medium really powerful is that you should make a fresh experience for somebody when you make a film. But you should not deviate too far. What I can say is that they followed the source material properly, but they also took liberties and changed things where it was necessary. [music] Some of the things that were in this book, I don't know if they could have done it in a way that would have worked because I I'm a firm believer that I think that some things translate better onto a page. I think that when you read certain things, specifically some types of violence, whether it's also a conversation or different things that are happening with [music] the plot, is that it's better to read one sentence and let your imagination fill in all those little blanks that maybe aren't there or maybe the big ones. Whereas, when you take a camera and try to recreate something, it won't land properly or it won't feel right.

[00:04:45]The pros in this book did such an amazing job of making me understand exactly what was happening, how it was happening, and why. even if sometimes the why didn't make sense. The only thing I can see people not really digging with this book is the repetitive nature of Annie is that she does cycle through these emotions that repeat over and over again. But I also think that's a testament to the reality of what those kinds of people are like that when they are they are unhinged that they're psychotic and that they are lording [music] power over someone is that she's infatuated with Paul because he's her favorite writer. However, she's also very offended by certain things that he says or does, especially when she reads his newest book and sees what happened to Misery and she can't handle it.

[00:05:27][music] So, this is a testament to that.

[00:05:29]It's a testament to the fact that fans are passionate. But in the same hand is that Annie is something she's something to behold. I I I reading I I don't think I've ever read the word cockaduty so many times and heard it used in so many different ways. And I did actually see somebody on Fable that when they reviewed the book, they said that that was the reason why they gave it two stars. I don't think that that's fair. I would look at this and think, okay, maybe you're not into the descriptions of Annie, but Annie is very real and without her being the way that she is, the story would not have worked. Now, it's undeniable that when you read a Stephen King story, sometimes the endings just don't work. And I think that's probably because a lot of the stuff he's making up as he goes along.

[00:06:09]He sees the stories happen in his mind, and that's just how he writes. he doesn't really have too much of a plan, but then sometimes he does, but then he deviates. His writing process is very fluid. And I do think that there are some endings out there that don't work.

[00:06:23]That it's more maybe about the journey than it is the ending. Misery is just one of those books that it ties everything up into a bow at the end and then you can just move on to the next one. However, there is a connection in this book to another book of his in his vast multiverse that I was very happy to see pop up that I was not [music] expecting. If you're familiar with any of his stories that take place in Colorado, then you are going to be very happy with this [music] book because it made my jaw drop to the floor. Many times whenever I'm reading, I'll talk to my girl about where I'm at and I'll obsess about it. And I think I've said everything I've read has been so messed up so far because it genuinely has been.

[00:06:58]But that was a moment that I had to stop and go, "Oh my god, look at this." And read her what was going on. And even she had that moment of, "Oh, that's cool."

[00:07:06]It's not the Dark Tower because I think that that's too easy of a multiverse thing to connect, but it was something else and I was so happy. It It made my heart leap for joy. The ending though.

[00:07:15]The ending. Back on track. The ending.

[00:07:16]The ending is something that I think that if you're a writer or if you're someone that is creative, I think that you need to read this book. I think that you need to see where Paul is and where Annie is at the end of this and [music] how this story wraps everything up. To be frank, it was something that I needed to hear. It gave me so much satisfaction and quite honestly, it gave me the boost I needed to be able to get more projects done, ironically. [music] So, Misery, should you read it? Absolutely take this in. It's one of Steven's classics. It's amazing. It's a whole lot of fun. It's [music] messed up. It's brutal and it will keep you guessing even if you've seen the movie. So, anyway, if you guys enjoy content like this and you want to see more videos like it, make sure you like the video and comment and let us know. It helps us out a bunch. Also, don't forget to subscribe [music] and hit that notification bell. That way, you never miss an upload. Don't stop reading. Adios. [music]