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Misery

What’s Aged the Best?

“Mr. Man,” supporting-character texture, period publishing details, and the softened hobbling choice have aged well

In the discussion (8)
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  • The “Mr. Man” line remains a long-running household joke
  • Annie Wilkes and Hannibal Lecter arriving in consecutive years is praised
  • Buster and Virginia’s marriage and Goldman-created sarcasm have aged well
  • Paul Sheldon’s period-authentic book-jacket photograph has aged well
  • Dom Pérignon and its associated line have aged well
  • The broken N key evokes enduring writer frustration
  • Paul Sheldon having Knicks floor seats is praised as a Goldman homage
  • Changing the book’s amputation to the film’s hobbling is judged a smart adaptation choice