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I really like the style of writing Stephen King used in this book. The narrative kept me engrossed.

Not the best King I've ever read, but not bad either.

great book

This book is unique in that's it's a dramatic monologue...the entire story is told through the words of one woman being questioned by the police, and only through her verbal reactions do you know anything at all about the setting. I'm not sure I'd like to read many books written this way, but as a one-time experiment, it works. Within the story, Dolores tells many stories of her life and that of her fmily and employer, whom she is suspected of killing. It's an odd way to tell a story, but King's style does show in the detail of Dolores' verbal recollections. I enjoyed it very much.

I loved this book! It did take getting used to though. The writing style is not a usual for Stephen King. Once I got used to the writing, I couldn't put the book down. One night I actually stayed up until 12:30 in the morning because I couldn't put it down. I didn't even realize it was that late. Needless to say work the next day was grueling. I would recommend this book to everyone especially to other mothers out there. If my husband ever thought of trying even half of what Joe did, I would have done the same exact thing. Stephen King is a phenomenal writer.

Good ole Delores--I loved her. She had brains and guts to back them up.Joe?? Did someone say someone murdered Joe?? Prove it then!! Joe ended up right where he belonged, and Vera--wellllll--I loved her too. She was the same ole b---- as Dolores and they too loved each other thru respect. Made for a interesting combo of people for this plot.