by Patricia Highsmith · Kalandraka · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788419213150
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Immerse yourself in the passionate story of 'Carol,' a cult classic by Patricia Highsmith. This book narrates the chance encounter between two lonely women, Therese, a young shop assistant full of frustrations, and Carol, a housewife in the midst of a bitter divorce. Together, they decide to abandon their oppressive lives in search of freedom on the road, where their love can flourish. However, their happiness is threatened when Carol faces the difficult choice between her son and her lover. With unique sensitivity, Highsmith creates complex characters that defy stereotypes about homosexuality, marking a turning point in literature. This erotic, eloquent, and suspenseful story offers an honest and faithful look at human nature.
Patricia Highsmith was an American novelist and short story writer widely known for her psychological thrillers, including her series of five novels featuring the character Tom Ripley. She wrote 22 novels and numerous short stories in a career spanning nearly five decades, and her work has led to more than two dozen film adaptations. Her writing was influenced by existentialist literature and questioned notions of identity and popular morality. She was dubbed "the poet of apprehension" by novelist Graham Greene.
