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Dolores Claiborne by Stephen King

57 reviews

131bby's review against another edition

5.0

challenging dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Such a unique book. the way it's written (

no chapters, like it's a transcript of dolore's actual interrogation

) is something most people would never dare even try, but I think king did nothing short of a superb job.

I loved this book. The thing I've always loved most about reading is meeting new characters, piecing them together (who they are, their aspirations, what they've lived through...), and Dolores Claiborne might just be one of the most fleshed out characters I've ever read.

There's nothing I dislike about this book: it doesn't drag on for too long (like many SK novels do), the story wraps up nicely (imo, of course), and everything I've read—every single word—gives me something to better understand Dolores. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Murder, Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Racial slurs, Racism, Alcohol

lise_clementd's review against another edition

5.0

dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Dementia, Car accident, Murder, Alcohol

heykellybutler's review against another edition

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Incest, Sexual assault

Moderate: Alcoholism, Racial slurs, Car accident

Minor: Vomit

lulublanche368's review against another edition

3.5

dark slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault

Moderate: Pedophilia

Minor: Death

skysbooknook's review against another edition

3.0

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse

Moderate: Incest, Sexual assault

amalialemay's review against another edition

4.0

dark sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Murder, Alcohol

steffyleedee's review against another edition

4.5

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I found the interview writing style to be very immersive and compelling. Highly recommend this one. I thoroughly enjoyed it! 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Infidelity, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Suicide, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol

meghankieta's review against another edition

4.5

dark inspiring tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse

Moderate: Alcoholism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence

amandaliz_19's review against another edition

4.75

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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King's characters are so relatable and real. I felt like I knew her. 👑

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Alcohol

Moderate: Child abuse, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Racial slurs, Suicidal thoughts, Dementia, Car accident, Death of parent

caitlinastrid's review against another edition

4.0

dark emotional tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body horror, Body shaming, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail