A review by penguinna
Dolores Claiborne, by Stephen King
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