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The Price of Salt
The Price of Salt
Author: Patricia Highsmith
2016 Reprint of 1952 Edition. "The Price of Salt" is Highsmith's only lesbian novel. She is best known for her Ripley detective novels. It is a fairly realistic look at lesbian life in the 1950s. Originally published under the pseudonym of Claire Morgan to protect Highsmith's identity, this novel tells the story of two women and a decision that ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781684220052
ISBN-10: 168422005X
Publication Date: 7/13/2016
Pages: 254
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Publisher: Martino Fine Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Audio CD
Members Wishing: 3
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fab4fan avatar reviewed The Price of Salt on + 19 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Excellent book. I devoured this book in one weekend. Now I am looking for more by this author.
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Therese is a young woman working in a department store. She meets an older woman named Carol and developes somewhat of a crush on her. They become friends and eventually start a relationship together, facing many obstacles along the way. I really enjoyed this book, though it did move kind of slowly.
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Helpful Score: 1
This was a fascinating book about homosexuality when homosexuality really wasn't something that was talked about.
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