Carol, Patricia Highsmith
Carol, Patricia Highsmith
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Carol
The Price of Salt

Author: Patricia Highsmith

Narrator: Cassandra Campbell

Unabridged: 10 hr 37 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/04/2015

Synopsis

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 the freedom of the open road, where their love can blossom. But their newly discovered bliss is shattered when Carol is forced to choose between her child and her lover.Highsmith’s sensitive treatment of fully realized characters who defy stereotypes about homosexuality marks a departure from previous lesbian pulp fiction. Erotic, eloquent, and suspenseful, this story offers an honest look at the necessity of being true to one’s nature.The basis for the upcoming film Carol, starring Rooney Mara, Cate Blanchett, and Kyle Chandler, to be released November 20, 2015

About Patricia Highsmith

Patricia Highsmith (1921–1995) was the author of more than twenty novels, including Strangers on a Train, The Price of Salt, and The Talented Mr. Ripley, as well as numerous short stories.

About Cassandra Campbell

Original bio sent from Cassandra: Cassandra Campbell began doing voice overs as the voice for Calvin Klein’s Italian commercials. This was followed by commercial and documentary recording in both English and Italian. She has recorded many audiobooks and has received several AudioFile Earphones Awards as well as an Audie® Award nomination. As an actress and director, she has worked at the Public, the Mint, the Berkshire Theatre Festival, Stagewest, Theatreworks, the Baltimore Shakespeare Festival, Millmountain Theatre, the National Shakespeare Company, and the New York Fringe Festival.  

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lucy on February 16, 2022

yearning.com Would love to read the same book from Carol's perspective, I have more sympathy for her than Therese.......more

Goodreads review by Maria on October 19, 2015

I should be asleep by now... I even turned off the lights! I just couldn't, though, I just couldn't stop thinking. The first word that comes to mind after reading this novel? Odd. This was my first Highsmith's book and she has quite a personal writing style. It's different... but you find yourself g......more

Goodreads review by Glenn on December 03, 2015

UPDATED, December 3, 2015: Just saw Carol, the Todd Haynes film adaptation starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara. Gorgeous looking, and very faithful to the book. The cinematographer captures the era beautifully, and Haynes plays a lot with windows and reflections in an effective way. Therese's pr......more

Goodreads review by Carol on January 05, 2016

Salt, as defined by Merriam-Webster: “…. an ingredient that gives savor, piquancy, or zest”….; or, as it relates to this story, the price (sacrifice) these women paid to live their lives truthfully (hence, the book title, I’m guessing). I admired Highsmith’s nerve and honesty for tackling this lesb......more

Goodreads review by chan ☆ on November 04, 2024

i never would have picked this up on my own, but list videos have a way of sneaking books that you've never heard of onto your tbr. this is the book that the beloved sapphic movie Carol is based on. and while i can't say that i adored my reading experience, i really did enjoy what this book was in th......more

Quotes

“About the pursuit of love, and true happiness…It has characters who laugh, and who laugh without scorn or illusion…very recognizably Highsmith, full of tremor and of threat and of her peculiar genius for anxiety.” Sunday Times (London)

“A document of persecuted love—perfect.” Independent (London)

Awards

  • Publishers Weekly bestseller
  • Audible Editors Top Pick
  • New York Times Magazine Pick
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