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The Price of Salt, or Carol, (Paperback)
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The Price of Salt is a brilliantly written story that may surprise Highsmith fans and will delight those discovering her work.
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What Stands Out
Compelling Storyline
The novel offers a captivating narrative that explores themes of love and identity, engaging readers with its rich emotional depth and historical context.
Unique Perspective
Providing a groundbreaking outlook on LGBTQ+ relationships in the 1950s, it delivers insights that resonate with contemporary issues, making it highly relevant for today's audiences.
High Literary Quality
With exquisite prose and nuanced character development, this paperback edition is a beautifully crafted piece of literature that appeals to both casual readers and literary enthusiasts.
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- Patricia Highsmith's The Price of Salt is a compelling novel of romantic obsession and societal restrictions
- First published in 1952, it is a cult classic and an important but largely unrecognized work of the twentieth century
- Based on a true story from Highsmith's own life, it follows the riveting drama of Therese Belivet, a stage designer, and her love affair with Carol Aird
- The story unfolds as they navigate societal confines and disapproval while being driven by their infatuation
- A brilliantly written narrative that surprises Highsmith fans and captivates new readers with its compelling storytelling
- The Price of Salt, or Carol (Paperback) is a must-read for those discovering or already familiar with Highsmith's work
| Book format | Paperback |
| Fiction/nonfiction | Fiction |
| Genre | Literature & Fiction |
| Publication date | March, 2004 |
| Pages | 304 |
| Reading level | General/Trade |
| Subgenre | Fiction |
| Number in series | 1 |
| Edition | 1 |
| Publisher | W. W. Norton & Company |
| Original languages | English |
| Language | English |
| Is collectible | N |
| Character | Therese Belivet |
| Binding type | Perfect Binding |
| Assembled product height | 8.12 in (20.6 cm) |
| Assembled product weight | 0.55 lb (250 grams) |
| Bisac subject heading | Fiction |
Who Should Buy?
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LGBTQ+ Readers
This book offers a beautiful exploration of love and identity, resonating strongly with LGBTQ+ themes and experiences.
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Literary Enthusiasts
Those who appreciate richly written narratives will find this novel's prose and depth particularly rewarding and engaging.
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Romance Fans
Readers looking for a complex love story will enjoy the emotional intricacies and character development in this novel.
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Action Seekers
Readers expecting fast-paced action or adventure may find this slow-burn romance lacking in excitement and thrill.
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Casual Readers
Those who prefer light and easy reads might struggle with the novel's deeper themes and complex character dynamics.
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Traditional Romance
Readers who favor typical romantic endings may be disappointed by the more nuanced and open conclusions in the story.
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Is 'The Price of Salt' based on a true story?
Answer: Yes, it is based on a true story from Patricia Highsmith's own life. -
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What is the book about?
Answer: It is a story about the romantic obsession between Therese Belivet and Carol Aird, and their journey across the United States. -
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Who would enjoy this book?
Answer: Both existing fans of Patricia Highsmith and new readers looking for a captivating and beautifully written story.
Patricia Highsmith All Books Editorial Review
"The Price of Salt," written by Patricia Highsmith in the early 1950s, tells the story of Therese Belivet, a young woman working at a department store who becomes intrigued by a well-dressed customer named Carol. What starts as a chance meeting quickly turns into a deep and forbidden love affair, as both women navigate the obstacles and challenges that come with being in a same-sex relationship in a time of social intolerance. The novel is elegantly written, with a poetic melancholy that draws readers in and keeps them turning the pages. The characters are well-developed and the story is filled with emotional and suspenseful moments.
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Pros
- Elegantly written with a poetic melancholy
- Believable and relatable characters
- Emotional and suspenseful plot
Cons
- Some readers may find the pacing slow or drawn out
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Features & Benefits
- One of the most important, yet largely unrecognized novels of the twentieth century
- Based on a true story from the author's own life
- Tells the riveting drama of Therese Belivet, a stage designer trapped in a mundane job
- Introduces the captivating character of Carol Aird, a suburban housewife stuck in an unhappy marriage
- A story of forbidden love, societal constraints, and infatuation
- A must-read for both Highsmith fans and new readers