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notartgarfunkel's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
badlydrawnhuman's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
trekkifulshay's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
For the first half of the book I kept wondering if unreliable narrator was the intent. It meandered all over the place and seemed disjointed. So many weird things that didn't seem to make sense. Then I couldn't understand why Therese kept going back to Carol. So many red flags. Maybe it was because this has been the source of her awakening IDK. Therese constantly walking on eggshells to avoid Carol's moods or mean comments. I do wonder if Therese being so young was part of the appeal for Carol because IDK if a grown person sure of themselves would have put up with her long enough to get to the road trip.
I wanted to give up on this book but it's a classic and so I gave it more chances than I normally would. Thankfully the last third of the book saved the rest. We learn why Carol is acting the way she is even if IMO that doesn't explain it away. The ending was satisfying.
I wanted to give up on this book but it's a classic and so I gave it more chances than I normally would. Thankfully the last third of the book saved the rest. We learn why Carol is acting the way she is even if IMO that doesn't explain it away. The ending was satisfying.
kate_elle's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Lesbophobia
Minor: Racism
emiliaduerr's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
sball22's review against another edition
5.0
oh my god!!! fifties chic, lesbians, detective chase, divorce lawyers, subtle critiques of capitalism…
wowee. Patricia highsmith gets me fr
wowee. Patricia highsmith gets me fr
praptipaul's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
old_lovers_hippie_music's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
comfykitten's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
meissner's review against another edition
4.0
when will it be my turn. fr though roadtrip/quest literature is always always going to be my favorite and this was everything i wanted it to be <3