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Dolores Claiborne
by Stephen King
Stephen King does it again--at this point, it's truly no wonder that Stephen King is my favorite author. In fact, I'd even like to add that I think it should be illegal for any man except for Stephen King to write about women. He does so in a way that gives them a story, a history, agency, meaning, and control over their own fate. Dolores Claiborne is no exception. She easily joins the ranks alongside Rose and Lisey.
After detailing her life story--the abuse she suffered at the hands of her late husband, the abuse her children suffered, the long hours at work, the strange relationship she had with Vera--she describes every single little horrifying detail that has led her to be interviewed at that precise moment. Told in first person and with an unforgettable voice (gorry!), Dolores Claiborne is not only a fantastic book, but a fantastic character as well.
By the end of the book, you could have seen my knuckles turn white form gripping the book so hard, you could have seen me almost miss the beginning of my shift at the cafe (despite the fact that I was literally reading there). Dolores is someone anybody can root for, and for a multitude of reasons. This book has completely enraptured me, my roommate, and my roommate's nephew.
Just about everything I say about this book is almost certainly a praise about King in general, for all of his books just hit the right spot for me. However, one thing that did stand out to me was Dolores' and Vera's third eyes. How incredibly CREEPY were they? And yet, those eyes are something that all women could use for seeing just how ugly men like Dolores' husband is.
Overall, this was just incredible, and I can't wait until I get my hands on yet another King book.
Review cross-listed here!
After detailing her life story--the abuse she suffered at the hands of her late husband, the abuse her children suffered, the long hours at work, the strange relationship she had with Vera--she describes every single little horrifying detail that has led her to be interviewed at that precise moment. Told in first person and with an unforgettable voice (gorry!), Dolores Claiborne is not only a fantastic book, but a fantastic character as well.
By the end of the book, you could have seen my knuckles turn white form gripping the book so hard, you could have seen me almost miss the beginning of my shift at the cafe (despite the fact that I was literally reading there). Dolores is someone anybody can root for, and for a multitude of reasons. This book has completely enraptured me, my roommate, and my roommate's nephew.
Just about everything I say about this book is almost certainly a praise about King in general, for all of his books just hit the right spot for me. However, one thing that did stand out to me was Dolores' and Vera's third eyes. How incredibly CREEPY were they? And yet, those eyes are something that all women could use for seeing just how ugly men like Dolores' husband is.
Overall, this was just incredible, and I can't wait until I get my hands on yet another King book.
Review cross-listed here!