Family Happiness by Laurie Colwin

Family Happiness

Laurie Colwin

271 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective slow-paced

Description

An engaging and enriching novel from a critically acclaimed author that tells the story of a happy wife and mother who one day finds herself embarked on a completely unexpected, sweet, and painful love affair.

Community Reviews Summary of 98 reviews

Moods

emotional 72%
reflective 68%
funny 40%
hopeful 31%
sad 18%
tense 18%
challenging 9%
lighthearted 9%
dark 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 94% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

4.06

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