secondjimothy's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
amander369's review against another edition
4.0
The first Stephen King book I’ve EVER finished! I listened to it on audio and it was really good. There were a few sound effects and the narration was perfect. I liked that it was told from one point of view and it was all about her life. Definitely not Kings normal work, but i enjoyed it.
raidingkvatch's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Violence
Moderate: Child abuse, Adult/minor relationship, and Incest
enantiodromia's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
4.0
emma3257's review against another edition
2.0
*2.75 STARS* (Read for the Reading Rush)
This is probably one of my least favourite King books. I just found it boring. Not much of a plot. It should have just been turned into a short story.
This is probably one of my least favourite King books. I just found it boring. Not much of a plot. It should have just been turned into a short story.
soupysoup's review
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
vampai's review against another edition
4.0
todo lo que hice lo hice por amor… el amor que una madre natural siente por sus hijos. Ése es el amor más fuerte del mundo y el más mortal. No hay mujer más cabrona en el mundo que la que teme por sus hijos.
Uno tendría que estar muy ciego para no empatizar con Dolores.
Uno tendría que estar muy ciego para no empatizar con Dolores.
carter_m's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
penguinna's review
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
“Husbands die every day, Dolores. An accident is sometimes an unhappy woman's best friend.”
💭 I am not sure how I feel about Stephen King: I hated some of his books, and I loved the other ones. “Dolores Claiborne” was one of King’s creations that I liked a lot. The story is very easy to read, and the short format makes it a good choice for those who are new to Stephen King's writing, or for those who are trying to relax after a long and tedious novel.
🏠 For 40 years, Dolores worked as a housekeeper in the home of an eccentric wealthy woman who died under strange circumstances. In a slow narrative, the initial contempt for Dolores is replaced by sympathy and understanding. You begin to see the world as Dolores has seen it for the past 40 years: the hard life of a middle-aged woman in poor health due to constant hard work and an abusive husband.
🔪 As the story progresses, the main character learns something unforgivable about her spouse and faces a difficult decision. Should she let her life and the lives of her children be destroyed by her newly discovered enemy, or should she take action to protect herself and her family?
📼 The book's unique format – a single monologue delivered by Dolores Claiborne as she recounts her life story and confesses to a murder – is captivating from start to finish. What makes “Dolores Claiborne” stand out is how it explores complex themes such as domestic violence, the position of women in society, and the burden of guilt, eating away at a person.
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💭 I am not sure how I feel about Stephen King: I hated some of his books, and I loved the other ones. “Dolores Claiborne” was one of King’s creations that I liked a lot. The story is very easy to read, and the short format makes it a good choice for those who are new to Stephen King's writing, or for those who are trying to relax after a long and tedious novel.
🏠 For 40 years, Dolores worked as a housekeeper in the home of an eccentric wealthy woman who died under strange circumstances. In a slow narrative, the initial contempt for Dolores is replaced by sympathy and understanding. You begin to see the world as Dolores has seen it for the past 40 years: the hard life of a middle-aged woman in poor health due to constant hard work and an abusive husband.
🔪 As the story progresses, the main character learns something unforgivable about her spouse and faces a difficult decision. Should she let her life and the lives of her children be destroyed by her newly discovered enemy, or should she take action to protect herself and her family?
📼 The book's unique format – a single monologue delivered by Dolores Claiborne as she recounts her life story and confesses to a murder – is captivating from start to finish. What makes “Dolores Claiborne” stand out is how it explores complex themes such as domestic violence, the position of women in society, and the burden of guilt, eating away at a person.
🔖 More reviews by me on instagram: @penguinna_books