305 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780670844524
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Publication date: 01 November 1992
Description
Forced by overwhelming evidence to confess her life of crime, Dolores Claiborne, a foul-tempered New Englander, describes how her disintegrating marriage years before caused her heart to turn murderous. 1,500,000 first printing. $750,000 ad/promo....
Community Reviews Summary of 5,080 reviews
Moods
tense 57%
emotional 56%
mysterious 51%
sad 34%
reflective 31%
funny 19%
challenging 13%
adventurous 7%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 38% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Murder, Child abuseModerate
Sexual assault, Incest, Alcoholism
305 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780670844524
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Publication date: 01 November 1992
Description
Forced by overwhelming evidence to confess her life of crime, Dolores Claiborne, a foul-tempered New Englander, describes how her disintegrating marriage years before caused her heart to turn murderous. 1,500,000 first printing. $750,000 ad/promo....
Community Reviews Summary of 5,080 reviews
Moods
tense 57%
emotional 56%
mysterious 51%
sad 34%
reflective 31%
funny 19%
challenging 13%
adventurous 7%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 38% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Murder, Child abuseModerate
Sexual assault, Incest, Alcoholism