The High Cost of Living by Marge Piercy

The High Cost of Living

Marge Piercy

288 pages first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction literary challenging reflective slow-paced
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For Leslie, the cost of living--and loving--is getting higher and higher. She has become involved in a strange erotic triangle with Honor, a romantic young woman, and Bernie, a homosexual street hustler. Both Leslie and Bernie want Honor, but all ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 15 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
emotional 100%
challenging 50%
funny 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.5

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