Dolores Claiborne
Interesting Facts
- The book is written in the form of a monologue by the main character, Dolores Claiborne, who tells her story to the police.
- The plot of the book is closely intertwined with another Stephen King work, «Gerald's Game». Both novels were published in the same year and contain cross-references.
- Dolores Claiborne works as a housekeeper for the wealthy and domineering Vera Donovan, and their relationship plays a key role in the development of the plot.
- The book explores themes of female strength, survival, and moral dilemmas faced by the main character.
- In 1995, the book was adapted into a film of the same name starring Kathy Bates, who had previously won an Oscar for her role in another King adaptation, «Misery».
Date of publication: 30 August 2024
Updated: 14 November 2026
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Genre: Horror and Mystery
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