254 pages • first pub 1952 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781684220052
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Martino Fine Books
Publication date: 13 July 2016
Description
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 ...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,924 reviews
Moods
reflective 52%
hopeful 38%
sad 37%
tense 29%
inspiring 13%
adventurous 12%
challenging 11%
mysterious 9%
dark 7%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%
funny 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 45%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, LesbophobiaModerate
StalkingMinor
Suicidal thoughts254 pages • first pub 1952 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781684220052
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Martino Fine Books
Publication date: 13 July 2016
Description
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 ...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,924 reviews
Moods
reflective 52%
hopeful 38%
sad 37%
tense 29%
inspiring 13%
adventurous 12%
challenging 11%
mysterious 9%
dark 7%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%
funny 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 45%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, LesbophobiaModerate
StalkingMinor
Suicidal thoughts