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256 pages • first pub 1952 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780486800295
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication date: 14 January 2015
Description
A chance encounter between two lonely women leads to a passionate romance in this lesbian cult classic. Therese, a struggling young sales clerk, and Carol, a homemaker in the midst of a bitter divorce, abandon their oppressive daily routines for t...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,172 reviews
Moods
reflective 54%
hopeful 39%
sad 38%
tense 30%
inspiring 14%
adventurous 12%
challenging 11%
mysterious 11%
dark 8%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%
funny 1%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 45%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, LesbophobiaModerate
StalkingMinor
Suicidal thoughts256 pages • first pub 1952 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780486800295
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication date: 14 January 2015
Description
A chance encounter between two lonely women leads to a passionate romance in this lesbian cult classic. Therese, a struggling young sales clerk, and Carol, a homemaker in the midst of a bitter divorce, abandon their oppressive daily routines for t...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,172 reviews
Moods
reflective 54%
hopeful 39%
sad 38%
tense 30%
inspiring 14%
adventurous 12%
challenging 11%
mysterious 11%
dark 8%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%
funny 1%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 45%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, LesbophobiaModerate
StalkingMinor
Suicidal thoughts