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Carol

By Patricia Highsmith
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Carol by Patricia Highsmith is a captivating tale set in 1950s New York, where a young aspiring photographer Therese Belivet becomes enthralled by the enigmatic Carol Aird, a glamorous older woman going through a difficult divorce. As their friendship deepens into something more, both women face societal pressures and personal dilemmas that challenge their connection and reshape their futures. This novel beautifully explores themes of love, identity, and the courage to live authentically.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to stories of forbidden love and self-discovery set against the backdrop of 1950s America. The narrative's intricate character development and exploration of social norms provide a captivating and emotionally rich experience.

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Carol

'Some books change lives. This is one of them' Val McDermid A haunting story of obsessive love which scandalized the world when first published

In a survey of 'The 50 Greatest Crime Writers' in >The Times, Patricia Highsmith came top Carol was chosen by Val McDermid as part of the recent Radio 4 'Neglected Classics' series First published pseudonymously in 1952 (because of its controversial gay storyline) as The Price of Salt, Carol sold nearly one million copies in the US Rejacketed to coincide with Pride London, which runs from 18th June to 4th July

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Carol, with a new foreword by Val McDermid, unfolds in 1950s New York. Therese is just an ordinary sales assistant working in a department store when a beautiful, alluring woman in her thirties walks up to her counter. Standing there, Therese is wholly unprepared for the first shock of love.

Therese is an awkward nineteen-year-old with a job she hates and a boyfriend she doesn't love; Carol is a sophisticated, bored suburban housewife in the throes of a divorce and a custody battle for her only daughter. As Therese becomes irresistibly drawn into Carol's world, she soon realizes how much they both stand to lose.

First published pseudonymously in 1952 as The Price of Salt, Carol is a hauntingly atmospheric love story set against the backdrop of fifties' New York.

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Carol has been praised for its thrilling pace and romantic imagery, creating a gripping experience that compels readers to continue long into the night. Critics have lauded its depiction of persecuted love and described it as both perfect and genuinely moving. The novel is recognised as an honest and original work, showcasing remarkable imaginative achievement and a compelling narrative.

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ISBN: 9781408808979

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 June 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 320

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Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Patricia Highsmith Penguin Books

About the Author

Patricia Highsmith is the author of classics such as Strangers on a Train and The Talented Mr Ripley. Born in Texas, she spent much of her life in England, France and Switzerland. She died in 1995 in Locarno, Switzerland.

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