The Price of Salt

Books | Fiction / LGBTQ+ / Lesbian

3.8

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Patricia Highsmith

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 shattered when Carol is forced to choose between her child and her lover.Author Patricia Highsmith is best known for her psychological thrillers Strangers on a Train and The Talented Mr. Ripley. Originally published in 1952 under a pseudonym, The Price of Salt was heralded as "the novel of a love society forbids." Highsmith's sensitive treatment of fully realized characters who defy stereotypes about homosexuality marks a departure from previous lesbian pulp fiction. Erotic, eloquent, and suspenseful, this story offers an honest look at the necessity of being true to one's nature. The book is also the basis of the acclaimed 2015 film Carol, starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara.

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Author

Patricia Highsmith

Pages

256

Publisher

Courier Dover Publications

Published Date

2015-01-05

ISBN

0486802299 9780486802299

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"This is my favorite book! Absolutely love it. And I highly recommend. The movie was brilliant as well though there are some differences of course. Beautifully written, an absolute masterpiece."

Liya

"I personally LOVED this so much more than I was expecting to, and certainly much more than the movie Carol (by the way, the book’s title has been more or less officially changed to Carol as well). The portrayal of a young lesbian’s first love was so well done, I felt like I was transported back in time to my younger years. Well worth the read, especially if you enjoyed the movie."

Eve

"This book is littered with mommy issues. I read this after loving the movie adaptation and found that the movie is better. That being said, I didn’t completely hate the read, although I wasn’t always rooting for the couple to succeed. The last three chapters made this short read worth it. I still recommend it to those looking for a lesbian read, but it’s like a 3.5/5 "