About this book
A game. A husband and wife game. Gerald's Game. But this time Jesse doesn't want to play. Lying there, spread-eagled and handcuffed to the bedstead while he looms and drools over her, she feels angry and humiliated. So she kicks out hard. Aims to hit him where it hurts. He isn't meant to die, leaving Jesse alone and helpless in a lakeside holiday cabin. Miles from anywhere. No-one to hear her screams. Alone. Except for the stray dog that smells her blood, the voices in her head which begin to chatter, and the board which creaks stealthily at nightfall, signalling that something or someone else is close by.
Censorship history
Gerald's Game was banned or restricted in United States in 2025 for sexual content deemed obscene or inappropriate, as well as violence. This pattern reflects the broad and inconsistent application of obscenity law across different legal systems.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | SexualViolence |
