46 pages • 1 hour read
292
Novel • Fiction
New York City • 1950s
1952
Adult
18+ years
In Patricia Highsmith's The Price of Salt, Therese, a 19-year-old aspiring theater set designer, meets Carol, an elegant woman in her thirties, while working at a New York City department store. Their instant connection leads to a deep, complicated romance, challenged by social constraints, Carol's divorce, a detective's surveillance, and their respective personal struggles. The novel addresses anti-lesbian bias.
Romantic
Mysterious
Bittersweet
Emotional
Contemplative
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The Price of Salt by Patricia Highsmith garners praise for its groundbreaking portrayal of a same-sex romance, noted for its authenticity and emotional depth. Critics commend its elegant prose and complex characters. On the downside, some found its pacing uneven. Overall, it's a significant, influential work in LGBTQ literature.
Readers who would enjoy The Price of Salt by Patricia Highsmith are typically drawn to emotionally charged, character-driven narratives and explorations of LGBTQ+ themes. Fans of Call Me by Your Name by André Aciman or Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin will appreciate its nuanced portrayal of forbidden love and identity struggles.
76,130 ratings
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292
Novel • Fiction
New York City • 1950s
1952
Adult
18+ years
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