A review by knunderb
The Price of Salt, or Carol by Patricia Highsmith

slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

Highsmith's writing is compelling in places but dang this book was boring. The plot sounds really good, but nothing really happens between the high points. This story could have been told on half the space and would have been twice as exciting. 
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