The Price of Salt, or Carol

A chance encounter between two lonely women leads to a passionate romance in this lesbian cult classic. Therese, a struggling young sales clerk, and Carol, a homemaker in the midst of a bitter divorce, abandon their oppressive daily routines for the freedom of the open road, where their love can blossom. But their newly discovered bliss is shattere...show more

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304 pages

Average rating: 7.15

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bonedidion
Mar 18, 2024
i’m gay
LitterBug
Mar 27, 2023
7/10 stars
There was a lot to like about this but it was certainly not my favourite Patricia Highsmith novel. Though, wow, so much better than the movie.
Meemaw
Feb 01, 2023
6/10 stars
I didn’t realize when I started it how old the book is, it was written in 1953, and as such it is a little dated. However, the story is enjoyable, it tells of the first same sex relationship and love of the main character Therese. What I really liked were the descriptions of things and people, it is told through her eyes, and she sees things very artistically.
Diamanti
Nov 23, 2022
9/10 stars
This book and the movie carol hold such a special place in my heart

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