Another Marvelous Thing by Laurie Colwin

Another Marvelous Thing

Laurie Colwin

144 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary short stories emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Another Marvelous Thing is perfect for anyone who knows firsthand that opposites actually do attract. These spare and unsentimental stories display how two very different people -- a tough-minded and tenderhearted woman and an urbane, old-fashione...

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Community Reviews Summary of 66 reviews

Moods

emotional 72%
reflective 72%
funny 45%
hopeful 36%
lighthearted 36%
sad 18%
tense 18%
challenging 9%
dark 9%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 30%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

4.12

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