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grace_b_3's review against another edition
Honestly, I was expecting something a little different from this book, but given that I’ve seen the movie adaptation, I’m not sure why.
I was a bit bored by this and so decided to pick up a different book instead.
I was a bit bored by this and so decided to pick up a different book instead.
Moderate: Homophobia
temi1008's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Homophobia and Lesbophobia
Moderate: Toxic relationship
thomasina's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Graphic: Biphobia, Emotional abuse, and Homophobia
emadisonc's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
It would be Carol, in a thousand cities, a thousand houses, in foreign lands where they would go together, in heaven and in hell.
Graphic: Lesbophobia and Homophobia
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
jeordyfarnell's review against another edition
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Homophobia
maddisonsimmons's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
took me a while to get into this book. i really wanted to finish it before the new year, so i just kept reading where i might have marked it as dnf. i think it is really reflective of the time period it was written in and has period appropriate homophobia and angst, and it is probably very important to the lesbian literature canon, but it was sad and i didnt like carol or the age gap and it made me sad. but it also made me think and it made me so glad to live in a world where i can love another woman freely and without shame. i like the potential for a reunion/happy ending.
Graphic: Homophobia
hanhantap's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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? Yes
5.0
Finishing this beautiful novel as my 100th book of the year while listening to boygenius on shuffle...my mental health may never recover from this.
Graphic: Lesbophobia and Homophobia
Moderate: Alcohol and Emotional abuse
Minor: Stalking
camijupiter's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
One of my favourite discoveries of the year. An absolute literary masterpiece, and a visionary and timeless commentary on personal growth, societal pressure and love. Patricia Highsmith’s novel traces truly a delightful and inspiring story of two women in love in a time when homosexuality was not only frowned upon, but completely inexistant in fictional works.
Therese and Carol are deeply attaching characters with such complex, yet realistic, issues complicating and surrounding the blossoming of their romance. I cannot recommend this book enough. As a bisexual woman, I felt so empowered and delighted to read a story that was not only credible and complex, but also gave two queer characters a happy ending.
Thank you Patricia! I love you.
Therese and Carol are deeply attaching characters with such complex, yet realistic, issues complicating and surrounding the blossoming of their romance. I cannot recommend this book enough. As a bisexual woman, I felt so empowered and delighted to read a story that was not only credible and complex,
Thank you Patricia! I love you.
Moderate: Homophobia
vodkaalmelone's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
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
5.0
Moderate: Homophobia and Sexism
bookicornia's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Moderate: Lesbophobia and Homophobia