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I find it inconvenient to post 750 word book reviews, so I'll put my mini reviews here.
I do not lurk at the boards, so if you have anything I need to know, PM me.
THE PRICE OF SALT by Patricia Highsmith.
The book is her second published novel. STRANGERS ON A TRAIN was first.
Its 5 star stuff, and I don't like romance or Patricia Highsmith. But even if youre an old curmudgeon asshole like me, this book needs to be on your to do list ASAP.
Why? The salient characters are brilliantly detailed from their actions. You know Carol is alcoholic because liquor is at the top of her TO DO list. You know she's promiscuous because she has lotsa overnite guests, male and female, and how expertly she seduces Therese, the other prominent character.
The book is a bisexual romance totally different from whats out there. I sampled most of the BEST OF lesbian books, and they don't come close to this jewel.
Its about a teen store clerk named Therese, and a 30-something rich wife who collide at a department store close to Christmas. Carol has a husband named Harge, Therese has a steady boyfriend named Richard. The girls collide and its luv at first sight. Therese gets Carol's address from an order, and sends Carol a Christmas card. Carol gets the card and phones Therese. They make a date for drinks at lunch, Carol has several. And it goes from there. By page 180 theyre fucking. Then Harge finds out, hires a private detective, and Carol dumps Therese after theyre caught in the act. Therese changes from an innocent teen in luv to a sophisticated seductress who snares a few prominent women around New York City. Then she collides with Carol at a party, and Carol wants her back, to share a home. Harge divorced Carol. So Therese has to decide if she wants Carol or sex with movie stars and society gals.
Uncommonly well written.
I do not lurk at the boards, so if you have anything I need to know, PM me.
THE PRICE OF SALT by Patricia Highsmith.
The book is her second published novel. STRANGERS ON A TRAIN was first.
Its 5 star stuff, and I don't like romance or Patricia Highsmith. But even if youre an old curmudgeon asshole like me, this book needs to be on your to do list ASAP.
Why? The salient characters are brilliantly detailed from their actions. You know Carol is alcoholic because liquor is at the top of her TO DO list. You know she's promiscuous because she has lotsa overnite guests, male and female, and how expertly she seduces Therese, the other prominent character.
The book is a bisexual romance totally different from whats out there. I sampled most of the BEST OF lesbian books, and they don't come close to this jewel.
Its about a teen store clerk named Therese, and a 30-something rich wife who collide at a department store close to Christmas. Carol has a husband named Harge, Therese has a steady boyfriend named Richard. The girls collide and its luv at first sight. Therese gets Carol's address from an order, and sends Carol a Christmas card. Carol gets the card and phones Therese. They make a date for drinks at lunch, Carol has several. And it goes from there. By page 180 theyre fucking. Then Harge finds out, hires a private detective, and Carol dumps Therese after theyre caught in the act. Therese changes from an innocent teen in luv to a sophisticated seductress who snares a few prominent women around New York City. Then she collides with Carol at a party, and Carol wants her back, to share a home. Harge divorced Carol. So Therese has to decide if she wants Carol or sex with movie stars and society gals.
Uncommonly well written.