What books had the best villain of all time?Answer

A good antagonist can mean a lot of things. It can be anything from realistic and relatable to pure evil. Some of the best villains are the ones that stick with us (and sometimes haunt our dreams). What villains do you remember as being true villains?

The Shining

#1 of 2 in The Shining

The Shining
ByStephen King

1977 • 2,663 Readers • 539 pages 4.1

Misery

Misery
ByStephen King

1987 • 1,676 Readers • 370 pages 4.1

The Princess Bride

The Princess Bride
ByWilliam Goldman

1973 • 1,929 Readers • 399 pages 4.2

And Then There Were None

And Then There Were None
ByAgatha Christie

1939 • 2,860 Readers • 116 pages 4.2

The Stand

The Stand
ByStephen King

1978 • 2,349 Readers • 1,553 pages 4.2