Dolores Claiborne is a psychological thriller novel by Stephen King. The story is told in the first person by Dolores Claiborne, a woman who is being questioned by the police in connection with the death of her wealthy employer, Vera Donovan. Dolores, a housekeeper, recounts her life story, including her troubled marriage to an abusive husband, her relationship with Vera, and the dark secrets she has kept for years.
The novel explores themes of abuse, survival, and guilt, with a focus on Dolores’s resilience and strength. As she tells her story, the reader learns about her complex character and the circumstances that led to the events that the police are investigating. The narrative is gripping and suspenseful, as Dolores reveals her own version of the truth.
Dolores Claiborne is known for its intense psychological depth and the way King explores the inner workings of his characters’ minds, particularly Dolores’s. It is also connected to Gerald’s Game, another of King’s novels, as both share themes of survival and abuse.
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