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305 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780670844524
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Publication date: 01 November 1992
Description
Forced by overwhelming evidence to confess her life of crime, Dolores Claiborne, a foul-tempered New Englander, describes how her disintegrating marriage years before caused her heart to turn murderous. 1,500,000 first printing. $750,000 ad/promo....
Community Reviews Summary of 10,149 reviews
Moods
emotional 56%
tense 56%
mysterious 46%
sad 38%
reflective 31%
funny 19%
challenging 14%
adventurous 7%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 41% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Domestic abuse, Murder, Child abuseModerate
Sexual assault, Incest, PedophiliaMinor
Racial slurs, Car accident, Suicidal thoughts305 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780670844524
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Publication date: 01 November 1992
Description
Forced by overwhelming evidence to confess her life of crime, Dolores Claiborne, a foul-tempered New Englander, describes how her disintegrating marriage years before caused her heart to turn murderous. 1,500,000 first printing. $750,000 ad/promo....
Community Reviews Summary of 10,149 reviews
Moods
emotional 56%
tense 56%
mysterious 46%
sad 38%
reflective 31%
funny 19%
challenging 14%
adventurous 7%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 41% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Murder, Child abuseModerate
Sexual assault, Incest, PedophiliaMinor
Racial slurs, Car accident, Suicidal thoughts