Reviews tagging 'Adult/minor relationship'

Carol by Patricia Highsmith

2 reviews

nstew16's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Adult/minor relationship

I thought this book was so well written, the characters are fully alive. It made for an amazing audiobook.

My only issue with the book is how Therese is described as a child and is definitely viewed as one from Carol's perspective. Even to the point that Therese is trying to decide throughout the book if Carol cares about her more than her own daughter.

ingrids's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I definitely see the flaws in this book but I can't help but like it anyway. I've also seen the film before reading the book (illegal I know) which has impacted my reading experience. But I enjoy Highsmith's writing style and, I guess, the overall feeling of the novel. The characters are flawed and sometimes unlikeable, but that's just a testament to the universal parts of being human. And I think that's beautiful.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship

Minor: Sexual assault