DOLORES CLAIBORNE
Written by: Stephen King
Dolores Claiborne is an interesting book. For me, it started a little slow. The book did get better, gradually. The plot is curvy and catching. The pace was a little slower than your average King but overall worth reading. I would give this a 7/10. One of my favorite things about this book is the main character. Ms. Claiborne is not a likable character for most of the book. In the end, she is the hero, but it comes about in a strange, unpredictable manner. Another thing I admired about this book was there is a little tip of the cap to another one of King’s books Gerald’s Game. Some readers don’t like when an author mentions or implies something from another book, but I quite enjoy it. It’s much like an inside joke.
There is something to be said about the antagonist of this story as well. It isn’t often the hero and villain are under the same roof. There is suspense in almost every page. For portions of this book I had trouble putting it down. Some of the most memorable characters come from the strangest places.
I have heard a rumor that the movie is good as well, but I have yet to see it. After reading this twisted, suspenseful book, I will certainly be watching the movie. I have even contemplated rereading the book.
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