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openborders's review against another edition
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
stateofhailey's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ejkimberley's review against another edition
4.0
Patricia Highsmith certainly seems to have a particular "type" romantically. And Carol (the character and the book) is an expression of that. Yet, while I can little identify with her appreciation of an imperious, cold and dismissive older woman as romantic ideal, I enjoy the conviction and honesty of her commitment to its realisation.
I come away from Carol feeling "well, your drives and tastes are not my own, but thank you for taking me on your journey." It was a heartfelt romance which largely consists in the relationships and interactions between women in a world run by men and for that I appreciate it.
I come away from Carol feeling "well, your drives and tastes are not my own, but thank you for taking me on your journey." It was a heartfelt romance which largely consists in the relationships and interactions between women in a world run by men and for that I appreciate it.
amdo's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
afrinazerinnoor's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
angelinaedith2307's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
trimina's review against another edition
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
jbash_lo_fi's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this book so I feel like my rating is a little harsh, I just didn't enjoy it that much. Romance probably just isn't my genre.