Misery

The Shining

Stephen King

A horror novel about a family isolated in a haunted hotel where the father descends into madness. The story explores psychological breakdown and supernatural terror. It features intense psychological tension and a protagonist trapped in a dangerous environment. Similar to 'Misery', it examines the psychological disintegration of a character under extreme stress.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Stieg Larsson

A complex thriller about a journalist and a hacker investigating a decades-old disappearance. The novel explores psychological trauma, revenge, and dark secrets. It features intricate character studies and psychological depth. Like 'Misery', it delves into psychological manipulation and complex human motivations.

Gone Girl

Gillian Flynn

A psychological thriller about a missing wife and her husband who becomes the prime suspect. The novel explores dark obsessions, manipulation, and twisted relationships. It features complex characters with hidden motivations and psychological mind games. Like 'Misery', it delves into the darker aspects of human psychology and the potential for extreme behavior.

Dolores Claiborne

Stephen King

A psychological novel about a woman accused of murder, revealing her complex life story. The novel explores psychological depth, domestic violence, and personal survival. It features a strong female protagonist facing extreme circumstances. Like 'Misery', it delves into psychological resilience and complex human relationships.

The Talented Mr. Ripley

Patricia Highsmith

A psychological thriller about a manipulative young man who assumes different identities. The novel explores psychological complexity, identity, and moral ambiguity. It features intricate psychological manipulation and character study. Similar to 'Misery', it examines the darker aspects of human psychology and obsession.

Room

Emma Donoghue

A novel about a mother and child held captive in a small room, told from the child's perspective. It explores themes of survival, captivity, and psychological resilience. The story focuses on the psychological impact of confinement and the complex relationship between captor and captive. Like 'Misery', it deals with themes of imprisonment and psychological survival.

Gerald's Game

Stephen King

A psychological thriller about a woman left handcuffed to a bed after her husband dies during a sexual game. The novel explores survival, psychological trauma, and inner strength. It features a protagonist trapped in a seemingly hopeless situation. Similar to 'Misery', it deals with themes of confinement and psychological endurance.

The Silent Patient

Alex Michaelides

A psychological thriller about a therapist obsessed with understanding a patient who stopped speaking after murdering her husband. The novel explores psychological mysteries and complex interpersonal dynamics. It features psychological manipulation and hidden motivations. Similar to 'Misery', it examines the darker aspects of human psychology.

Bird Box

Josh Malerman

A post-apocalyptic thriller about survival in a world where seeing certain entities drives people to madness. The novel explores psychological terror and survival instincts. It features intense psychological tension and characters facing extreme circumstances. Like 'Misery', it delves into psychological survival and human resilience.

Sharp Objects

Gillian Flynn

A psychological thriller about a journalist investigating a murder in her hometown. The novel explores dark family dynamics, psychological trauma, and obsessive behavior. It features complex characters with deep psychological wounds. Similar to 'Misery', it delves into psychological manipulation and the darker aspects of human nature.

Before I Go to Sleep

S.J. Watson

A psychological thriller about a woman with memory loss trying to recover her past. The novel explores identity, memory, and psychological manipulation. It features a protagonist struggling to understand her own reality. Similar to 'Misery', it examines psychological vulnerability and the nature of truth.

The Collector

John Fowles

A psychological novel about a disturbed man who kidnaps a young woman. The story explores obsession, power dynamics, and psychological manipulation. It features a captive-captor relationship with complex psychological undertones. Similar to 'Misery', it examines the psychological impact of imprisonment.

Intensity

Dean Koontz

A thriller about a young woman who becomes trapped in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a serial killer. The novel explores psychological tension and survival instincts. It features intense psychological confrontations and a protagonist in a life-threatening situation. Like 'Misery', it examines the psychological dynamics between victim and captor.

Heartsick

Chelsea Cain

A thriller about a detective working with a serial killer who previously tortured him. The novel explores psychological trauma, manipulation, and complex relationships. It features intense psychological interactions between captor and captive. Like 'Misery', it delves into the psychological dynamics of extreme situations.