Of course,out depends on your outlook. All though it's so funny it's very sad. All his 70s & 80s stuff is topnotch, but once the 90s hit, his stories started to be hit or miss. It was just priceless in the humor department. Now available for the first time in a mass-market premium paperback edition—master storyteller Stephen King presents the classic #1, Stephen King is the author of more than fifty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. At the same time, I couldn’t stop reading & this book has consumed my every free minute for the last week. The movie is actually much better than the novel. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. So lately i been buying the audio versions of all his old hits so now i've "read" a lot of his books more than once which is a good thing because listening to the audio version gives you a slightly different experience. What a wonderful book, on the face of it it seems a simple story but still, it covers the whole gambit of life. This was my 1st Stephen King novel. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 26, 2020. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Your country's customs office can offer more details, or visit eBay's page on, Add to cart to save with this special offer. Please enter a number less than or equal to 1. Copyright © 1995-2020 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Suspected of killing Vera Donovan (Judy Parfitt), her wealthy employer, Dolores Claiborne (Kathy Bates) tells police detective John Mackey (Christopher Plummer) the story of her life, harkening back to her disintegrating marriage and the suspicious death of her violent husband, Joe St. George (David Straithairn), thirty years earlier. I’m not one to read fictions or novels so I usually speed read and honestly got quite frustrated at how long it took to get to the obvious. There's a problem loading this menu right now. View cart for details. The other stories, though I haven't read them, I've watched the film adaptations of many. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 2, 2020. If you'd like to get the additional items you've selected to qualify for this offer. Please try your request again later. Fantastically written with amazing characters. This item will be shipped through the Global Shipping Program and includes international tracking. Sometimes that difference is good & sometimes its not. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 4, 2012. This review is for the novel, but its also for the audiobook edition as well. I'm no huge Stephen King fan, unlike my husband who adores everything he touches, but I've always admired how versatile his writing is. I know thats probably because for years i've had the sound Kathy Bates' portrayal of Dolores Claiborn in my head. I read this when it 1st came out. Pocket Books; Reprint edition (May 3, 2016), A Probe Into the Mind of a Murderer—and a Literary Feat, Too, Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2018. Stephen King DOLORES CLAIBORNE 1st Edition 1st Printing, CUSTOM SLIPCASE Stephen King DOLORES CLAIBORNE 1st Edition / 1st Printing, Stephen King DOCTOR SLEEP : A Novel 1st Edition 1st Printing. This item will ship to United States, but the seller has not specified shipping options. Its 1 of the only times i know of that a movie outshown the source book. I suppose I'm more of a secret admirer than I care to admit, though I've only actually finished It and the Shining prior to this book. After receiving the item, contact seller within, Money back or replacement (buyer's choice). I love his stories. Sellers declare the item's customs value and must comply with customs declaration laws. I wish people would give him a go especially this book. For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program. But I have to say, I appreciate this book so much. I love the way he writes. It's full of hardships life can throw, the choices you make and how you eventually pay for those choices. But i love listening to audiobooks now. Something went wrong. I love the humor through the story and even Claiborne's voice is comical in itself. I've been a Stephen King fan since he began writing, and I've seen him try all kinds of "styles". Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2013. I just can't! But it's the way he has weaved this story to tie all the characters together with Delores daughter that she hasn't seen in years. Shipping and handling. Please try again. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. I loved the way the entire story comes from Dolores POV , send it's very different from Stephen Kings other books,with a strong feminist outlook to it. But a master piece written by a genius! I dont really remember though if i laughed while reading it because it was such a long time ago. So I flirt around the edges of King's oeuvre, having read only "11-22-63,""The Dead Zone" and "On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft." I thought it was awesome. Wow this is an epic riveting monologue . I choose to have this book five stars because I literally couldn't put it down. Free download or read online Dolores Claiborne pdf (ePUB) book. It's clearly for anyone, but I think it will truly speak to the hearts of women. Trusted seller, fast shipping, and easy returns. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Will usually ship within 1 business day of receiving cleared payment. Any international shipping and import charges are paid in part to Pitney Bowes Inc. International shipping and import charges paid to Pitney Bowes Inc. International shipping paid to Pitney Bowes Inc. Any international shipping is paid in part to Pitney Bowes Inc. 30 day returns. Dolores Claiborne was recommended by my friend, and I had no real idea what it was about. The story was superb and the book its much stronger than the film. The Stand-Stephen King-First Complete & Uncut Edition/1st Printing-HC/DJ-RARE!! © Copyright © 2000 - 2020 Stephen King - All Rights Reserved. An outstanding book in any genre. I only read it because a dear friend of mine is playing Vera at the NYC Opera in 2 weeks. I even read it while blow drying my hair today because I knew I had to finish it today and today was when I realized, this story is awesome!! Stephen King is the author of more than fifty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, + $12.00 Shipping & Import Fees Deposit to France. Vera sees dustbunnies that has Delores scuttling under the bed looking for them. 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You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Even if you never read it, try the audio as well. I watched the movie first, which have me the desire to read the story and of course the book is much better. Please try again. No additional import charges at delivery! 33864. At 1st when i started listening to it i was quite turned off by Frances Sternhagens gruff narration. It was excellent. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. With this book, I continue my flirtation with the edge of not-quite-horror. Especially when Vera become bed bound. Couldn't recommend it enough. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 30, 2020. International shipment of items may be subject to customs processing and additional charges. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. This is a private listing and your identity will not be disclosed to anyone except the seller. If you Buy It Now, you'll only be purchasing this item. - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in new window or tab, This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. One of Stephen King's Best Works -- Hooked Me Immediately, Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2017. Dolores Claiborne is a psychological thriller with horror elements by Stephen Edwin King.First published in 1992, and now a major motion picture, the book follows a woman trying to clear her name after she’s accused of murdering her wealthy employer. Please try again. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. A really beautiful book in a way. I dont like to read anymore. There was a problem loading your book clubs. This was one of the hits. Get the item you ordered or get your money back. I gave this 5 stars because I think it's one of Kings best books. If you reside in an EU member state besides UK, import VAT on this purchase is not recoverable. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2017. A superb story with a strong central character, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 27, 2020. There are 1 items available. The book has been awarded with , and many others. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. But the most moving part of the story for me is the relationship and overall love that two old women found in each other. The book grabs you from the first page and doesn't let you go until the last. This amount is subject to change until you make payment. But i do remember it was good & that it was one of Kings good 90s novels. Shipping outside the US varies please be prepared for additional shipping costs. Its 1 thing to read lines of dolores telling us about such things as how vera donovan had a "shiit" savings account and how it was paying out its dividends, but its a whole other thing to actually hear things like that being said aloud with the inflections that Frances Sternhagen uses. This audio version was down right hilarious to me LOL!! Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Complicating matters is the return of her estranged daughter, Selena St. George (Jennifer Jason Leigh), after a 15 year year absence. It is funny, heart warming, sad and a little spooky but most of all its the characters, you feel you've known them your entire life and are deeply invested in what happens to them. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. The main characters of this horror, fiction story are , . For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program, This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. Anyway, i usually dont read books more than once except for my all time fav the shining which i read thrice & then listened to the audio version as well bringing the total up to 4. It's one of those King classics in my opinion. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. The book was published in multiple languages including English, consists of 384 pages and is available in ebook format. The first edition of the novel was published in November 1992, and was written by Stephen King. Suspected of killing Vera Donovan (Judy Parfitt), her wealthy employer, Dolores Claiborne (Kathy Bates) tells police detective John Mackey (Christopher Plummer) the story of her life, harkening back to her disintegrating marriage and the suspicious death of her violent husband, Joe St. George (David Straithairn), thirty years earlier. I finished it in about the days. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. So to hear a different voice associated with that character was kinda off putting for the 1st hour or so. To see it's not Horror. It is because book's such as Dolores Claiborne, that Stephen king is considered one of the greatest authors. Please enter 5 or 9 numbers for the ZIP Code. And in a world of multitasking, deadlines, to do lists that never end..... you have to make the time to read this book. rare-book-cellar has no other items for sale. ... (1994), Dolores Claiborne (1995), 1408 (2007), and The Mist (2007) are all standouts. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. His recent work includes the short story collection. I would recommend this book to anyone, totally worth your time and money. There was one thing I didn't like,which concerned the happy ending that Dolores chose to give away IMO. I wish I had gotten to it sooner. I'd recommend it to fans off Stephen Kings work that wasn't to read something with a different take to it. Unable to add item to List. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. As the story unfolds, Selena is forced to face demons from her past and in the process discovers a side of her mother (and father) she had refused to acknowledge while growing up.