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Carol
by Patricia Highsmith
Calling it quits after 81%. I was hoping The Price of Salt by Patricia Highsmith to be the Revolutionary Road of lesbian fiction — but, apparently, it isn't. I am not sure why Therese and Carol are attracted to each other in any way. Therese, especially, is a blank slate that comes across as a rebound lover for Carol. The ensuing road trip across the US is mostly a dull, monotonous journey, with pitstops at various hotels and restaurants to pick up telegrams and letters.
A "thriller" element is introduced at the 77% mark — I know, because I read this on my Kindle — but that is way too late in the game. By this point, I had already checked out of the story and the relationship between the two leads. It doesn't help that the two engage in the most mundane conversations throughout the trip. Therese is likely the worst conversationalist in the history of fiction.
I'd make do with the movie instead. Thank you very much.
A "thriller" element is introduced at the 77% mark — I know, because I read this on my Kindle — but that is way too late in the game. By this point, I had already checked out of the story and the relationship between the two leads. It doesn't help that the two engage in the most mundane conversations throughout the trip. Therese is likely the worst conversationalist in the history of fiction.
I'd make do with the movie instead. Thank you very much.