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Great review. I recommend anyone to read the book first as it really makes you understand both characters more in-depth than what the movie portrays. Especially Therese's love /infatuation for Carol. In saying that I believe both actors portrayed their characters essence beautifully for the screen. Reading the book after watching the film I thoroughly enjoyed it being from Therese's perspective..it gave me a whole new appreciation for her character that I didn't get in the movie.
I think both the book and the movie give us an appreciation for what it might have been like to be in a gay relationship at that time. I read the book before watching the movie, so I enjoyed seeing a little more from Carol’s perspective (namely, her struggles with custody), but I agree that both actresses did a great job with the characters. Thanks for watching!
Funny how they scrambled so much who had the initiative on many things. It does make sense in the movie that it wasn't as intense, because it seemed such a shorter time, but in the book the instant love from Therese and Carol make sense because of their backstory and what their lives are like. I also loved in the book how Therese matured so much Having seen the movie first (many times) before reading the book, I love both stories, recognizing they are NOT the same.
Really great comparison and I agree. Also, the age of Carol in the book was I think around 32 while Rindy was 11 I think and treated Carol poorly due to Harge's influence. In the movie Blanchett is obviously in her 40s and Rindy was an adorable toddler. This changes the circumstances of her life and choices because I got a bigger sense in the book that she was trapped by the kind of life she was supposed to have before realizing the truth about herself while movie Carol feels much more like she actually got to make her own choices.
Yes, in the book, Rindy is a little older; Carol mentions that the doll she bought for her is the she’ll buy because she’s outgrown them. But I’m not sure that she treated Carol poorly; they still talk on the phone often & she had really wanted to go on the trip with Carol. I think maybe Harge was overcompensating for the divorce. There’s one mention of how he let her play hooky one day. Just now, going back to refresh my memory, I found where Carol says of the affair with Abby, that the fact that Rindy existed kept her from leaving Harge, so I think that must of been when Rindy was more of a toddler.
Very interesting. I do remember reading books by Patricia Hightower, but definitely not the one the film, Carol, was based on. After watching this, I'd like to read the book now. And see the movie again! You did an excellent job.
I agree, and preferred the book also. I never understand why screen writers feel they know better than the original author and change character details and plots. The movie/book I found closest to the original was The bridges of Madison County, which stayed very true to the book and even the dialogue could be read from the book along with the movie.
I agree the ending in the book was better. The late night party did not make sense because she met Carol at dinner which would have been Much earlier. Also the actress clearly had a thing for Terese where it was not apparent with a woman at the party. Terese staying out west by choice also was transformative for her. Hopefully going through what they both did made their connection that much stronger. Would Be so interesting to see how their lives evolved in the 60’s and beyond
I had read that it was a biblical reference to the story of Lot. Lot’s wife turned back & was turned to salt, and so, I believe, in this story “the price of salt” is something like the point of no return. Carol gave up custody of her child to pursue her love Therese; this was the severe “price” she paid.
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Great review. I recommend anyone to read the book first as it really makes you understand both characters more in-depth than what the movie portrays. Especially Therese's love /infatuation for Carol. In saying that I believe both actors portrayed their characters essence beautifully for the screen. Reading the book after watching the film I thoroughly enjoyed it being from Therese's perspective..it gave me a whole new appreciation for her character that I didn't get in the movie.
I think both the book and the movie give us an appreciation for what it might have been like to be in a gay relationship at that time. I read the book before watching the movie, so I enjoyed seeing a little more from Carol’s perspective (namely, her struggles with custody), but I agree that both actresses did a great job with the characters. Thanks for watching!
Great video, I love how detailed you were with the comparisons
Thanks! 😊
Funny how they scrambled so much who had the initiative on many things. It does make sense in the movie that it wasn't as intense, because it seemed such a shorter time, but in the book the instant love from Therese and Carol make sense because of their backstory and what their lives are like.
I also loved in the book how Therese matured so much
Having seen the movie first (many times) before reading the book, I love both stories, recognizing they are NOT the same.
Really great comparison and I agree. Also, the age of Carol in the book was I think around 32 while Rindy was 11 I think and treated Carol poorly due to Harge's influence. In the movie Blanchett is obviously in her 40s and Rindy was an adorable toddler. This changes the circumstances of her life and choices because I got a bigger sense in the book that she was trapped by the kind of life she was supposed to have before realizing the truth about herself while movie Carol feels much more like she actually got to make her own choices.
Yes, in the book, Rindy is a little older; Carol mentions that the doll she bought for her is the she’ll buy because she’s outgrown them. But I’m not sure that she treated Carol poorly; they still talk on the phone often & she had really wanted to go on the trip with Carol. I think maybe Harge was overcompensating for the divorce. There’s one mention of how he let her play hooky one day. Just now, going back to refresh my memory, I found where Carol says of the affair with Abby, that the fact that Rindy existed kept her from leaving Harge, so I think that must of been when Rindy was more of a toddler.
Very interesting. I do remember reading books by Patricia Hightower, but definitely not the one the film, Carol, was based on. After watching this, I'd like to read the book now. And see the movie again! You did an excellent job.
Thank! From what I’ve read, this was her only book like this. Even though it’s a little slow at first, I think you’d enjoy the book.
@@BookshelftoBigScreen I meant Highsmith, ha. She wrote a lot of good books. I'm definitely going to read this book...her only lesbian novel.
Great analysis. Had not read the book but saw the movie. Will definitely pick it up.
I agree, and preferred the book also. I never understand why screen writers feel they know better than the original author and change character details and plots. The movie/book I found closest to the original was The bridges of Madison County, which stayed very true to the book and even the dialogue could be read from the book along with the movie.
I’ll have to add The Bridges of Madison County to my list!
I agree the ending in the book was better. The late night party did not make sense because she met Carol at dinner which would have been
Much earlier. Also the actress clearly had a thing for Terese where it was not apparent with a woman at the party. Terese staying out west by choice also was transformative for her. Hopefully going through what they both did made their connection that much stronger. Would
Be so interesting to see how their lives evolved in the 60’s and beyond
Excellent!
Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it.
I can’t imagine all the work and time you have to invest to make one of these videos! You’re very thorough! Muy bueno!
I am somewhat puzzled by the title of the book. What analogy can there be between salt, and its price, and the essential theme?
I had read that it was a biblical reference to the story of Lot. Lot’s wife turned back & was turned to salt, and so, I believe, in this story “the price of salt” is something like the point of no return. Carol gave up custody of her child to pursue her love Therese; this was the severe “price” she paid.