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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Cate Blanchett dans le rôle éponyme de l'adaptation de Todd Haynes est un flash de casting absolument exceptionnel. Et le film capture toute la mélancolie de ce livre écrit sous un nom d'emprunt, au sujet tabou pour l'époque, d'une finesse que j'ai rarement rencontrée en lisant de la fiction.
Nuostabi knyga, apie dviejų žmonių meilę. Ir neužkliuvo man, kad ji netradicinė, kaip visiems įprasta. Norėjau rašyti graži meilės istorija, tačiau supratau, kad ji nebuvo tokia labai graži, ar rožėm klota, ir ne, ne todėp, kad tuo laiku išvis tai buvo neįmanoma, bet dėl jų tarpusavio santykių, kurie drįsčiau teigti buvo šiek tiek "toksiški", gal Tereza dar buvo per daug jauna ir naivi, o Kerol subrendus ir jautė "mamos" vaidmenį, o gal abi jautė spaudimą iš aplinkos, nežinosim. Bet iki pabaigos, jų santykiai kaip drąstiški amerikietiški kalneliai, vienu metu - myliu be proto, kitu - nekenčiu.
Ir man nepatiko Terezos "prisigalvojimai", kai iš intonacijos sprendžia, ką kiti iš tikrųjų mąsto, na negalima taip (žinau tai, nes pati taip elgiuosi kartais, labai blogas dalykas, nes dažniausiai klysti
Ir man nepatiko Terezos "prisigalvojimai", kai iš intonacijos sprendžia, ką kiti iš tikrųjų mąsto, na negalima taip (žinau tai, nes pati taip elgiuosi kartais, labai blogas dalykas, nes dažniausiai klysti
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
It was a fine read and I understand the hype but it was a bit too cryptic for me if that makes sense? Idk I just didn't love it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Stalking
Moderate: Toxic relationship
I had a similar experience almost a decade ago when I was the same age as Therese. This book made me feel things that I haven’t felt for such a long time. Ending on a positive note is such a fresh breath of air. Afterword by the author made me realize some of the highlights that I haven’t picked up while reading. Will probably reread it when I feel like I need comfort.
There is a quote from famous Russian writer, "Love leaped out in front of us like a murderer in an alley leaping out of nowhere, and struck us both at once." This is what happened when Therese met Carol. Highsmith describes Therese's feelings to Carol in a really sincere and emotional way. The road trip, the description of 50's in the USA, the aside characters - all these things make a really good and alive story. However, I totally disliked Therese. She is completely not the type of personality I can sympathize to. Too locked, too withdrawn. On the other hand, Rooney Mara looks like 100% match to Therese, so may be I will see something that I'd like in Therese in the movie version.
I haven’t seen the movie Carol (based on this book) but, while reading this, I found it impossible to not see Cate Blanchett as Carol: perfect casting. I also couldn’t help thinking of the novel in cinematic terms during a tense scene in the middle of the novel, one involving a detective; empty U.S. highways; and a gun. I don’t believe Highsmith wrote her novels with films in mind, but they do seem to make good ones.
Speaking of the gun, once it was introduced, I kept thinking of Chekhov all through the rest of that road trip. I don’t know if the gun was introduced to thwart expectations, but it did create suspense, and compulsive reading.
I don’t mean to imply this is a thriller. It’s not that at all. It’s more a character study of the young woman whose viewpoint we see everything from, of her emotional awareness as she ages from nineteen to twenty-one. Notably, the men in Therese’s life call her Terry (perhaps I noticed that because that’s never been my nickname); the women do not.
Speaking of the gun, once it was introduced, I kept thinking of Chekhov all through the rest of that road trip. I don’t know if the gun was introduced to thwart expectations, but it did create suspense, and compulsive reading.
I don’t mean to imply this is a thriller. It’s not that at all. It’s more a character study of the young woman whose viewpoint we see everything from, of her emotional awareness as she ages from nineteen to twenty-one. Notably, the men in Therese’s life call her Terry (perhaps I noticed that because that’s never been my nickname); the women do not.
After finally getting round to watching Carol the movie, I then had to read the book. It was surprising reading Therese's internal thoughts since you don't really get to see this in the movie, and book Therese was a lot more different than i expected. It doesn't take too long to read and it is an enjoyable book that you can relax with. I've seen some book reviews where people are not particularly keen on Therese, but I thought her character was written as a realistic and honest representation of what some people her age can be like. I also think good characters aren't always super likeable.
On another note, I have found it difficult to find adult WLW fiction (there seems to be a lot more targeted at YA audience), and I think this fits the category.
Overall, I would recommend reading the book and also watching the movie, they are slightly different but both good.
On another note, I have found it difficult to find adult WLW fiction (there seems to be a lot more targeted at YA audience), and I think this fits the category.
Overall, I would recommend reading the book and also watching the movie, they are slightly different but both good.
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia