Initially I wasn’t expecting to like it, being entirely told through a single person. But it was very good. Could easily visualize everything (like with most of King’s books) and you really felt for all the characters. ( )

The audiobook is absolutely phenomenal. One of the most enjoyable listening experiences I have had. ( )

A fine book to keep you company for a couple of hours.

You won't find any real horror in this book, although it definitely has a few thrilling moments, which is fine by me. It's my first reading of King, so I don't have any preconceived notion of his work. "Dolores Claiborne" is easy to read, and I really like the way it was written as the statement Dolores gave to the police. For the first forty pages or so, it was a little rough and slow to get the ball rolling. However, that aside, the pace of the story, building of characters and the flow of events was implemented to great effect. It exponentially gets better and by the end titbits are revealed here and there that make you more invested.

It's not an extraordinary book, but it is not a bad one either. It's just a really solid one. If you are out to read the works of Stephen King, I don't see why you should pass this up.

In 1995, it was adapted for the silver screen, and I would definitely recommend that you stay clear of that. It kind of makes Dolores a sidekick, making Selena more of a main character. It removes characters, ruins the pacing, and much more... A real shame because in its original form, the book would've made an excellent film. ( )

Nobody writes characters like King ( )

Written entirely as Dolores's statement to the police at Little Tall Island after she has been arrested for the murder of Vera Donovan, a woman for whom she has been a maid, house keeper and finally a carer, This is a rambling tale covering some 40 years of life on the tiny island in the Hamptons, a life of the everyday people who live there 365 days a year rather than the wealthy who turn up between Memorial Day and Labor Day for their holidays. This is a tale of poverty, domestic violence, class differences and love. I found it deeply moving. ( )