Passion and Affect by Laurie Colwin

Passion and Affect

Laurie Colwin

192 pages first pub 1974 (editions)

fiction short stories lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Description

Within these fourteen hilarious and insightful tales of urban life, you'll meet: Raiford Phelps, an ornithologist who discovers new patterns of animal behavior when he meets Mary Leibnitz.Benno Morna, a temporary bachelor, free to indulge in TV, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 33 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 66%
hopeful 66%
inspiring 66%
funny 33%
lighthearted 33%
relaxing 33%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.86

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