Family Happiness by Laurie Colwin

Family Happiness

Laurie Colwin

288 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective slow-paced

Description

A heartfelt novel about a midlife crisis and a woman tired of beingtaken for granted--and a reminder that family, like happiness, can take many forms. To the rest of the world, Polly Solo-Miller Demarest lives acharmed life. She has a beautiful ho...

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Community Reviews Summary of 99 reviews

Moods

emotional 73%
reflective 65%
funny 43%
hopeful 30%
sad 17%
tense 17%
challenging 8%
lighthearted 8%
dark 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 39%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 94% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | 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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