A review by historyofjess
The Price of Salt by Claire Morgan

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Having really been taken by the film adaptation of this book, I wasn't sure what to expect, given that the movie had a strong emphasis on mood, tone and visual style. Well, I friggin' loved it. While the core story and characters are the same, there's just a lot more meat on the bone here. It's a lovely companion piece to the equally beautiful film. The book takes you far into Therese's queer awakening in an incredibly emotional and compelling way. And I loved that, while Carol is introduced as this gorgeous, enigmatic woman, she doesn't stay the dreamgirl throughout the novel, she's allowed to be a real person with flaws. It's also just gorgeously written. Truly, such a treat.