{"product_id":"9781626543133","title":"Carol","description":"\u003cp\u003eA groundbreaking American novel for its honest and sensitive portrayal of a lesbian couple in the 1950s, \u003ci\u003eCarol\u003c\/i\u003e is a truly remarkable story. When Therese, a young sales clerk, meets Carol, a housewife in the midst of a bitter divorce, they share an immediate connection. Together, they leave New York and embark on a journey across the country to explore their new relationship. But their newfound bliss is strained and complicated when Carol's old life catches up with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1952 by Patricia Highsmith (\u003ci\u003eStrangers on a Train\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Talented Mr. Ripley\u003c\/i\u003e), \u003ci\u003eCarol\u003c\/i\u003e was immediately popular in the lesbian community upon its release. It continues to be treasured today for its beautiful prose, compelling characters, and a treatment of homosexuality that does away with myths and stereotypes. Sensual and eloquent, \u003ci\u003eCarol\u003c\/i\u003e is an important and openhearted tale about love and self-determination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echo Point Books \u0026 Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47054631436528,"sku":"9781626543133","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781626543133_p0.jpg?v=1763862485","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781626543133","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}